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laceleaf

9.1

A water plant with thin net-like leaves often placed in aquariums

noun
/ˈleɪsˌliːf/

: planta de encaje

The laceleaf added a unique texture to the aquarium with its delicate, see-through leaves.

Examples

A healthy laceleaf can become the centerpiece of a freshwater tank.
Many aquarists choose the laceleaf for its striking appearance and easy care.
The laceleaf adds beauty to any aquarium.
Many aquarists love the laceleaf for its unique appearance.
The laceleaf is popular among aquarists because its delicate leaves create a stunning visual effect in the water.
With its net-like leaves, the laceleaf provides both beauty and hiding spots for fish in an aquarium.
Adding a laceleaf to your aquarium can enhance the overall aesthetic with its uniquely textured foliage.

Synonyms

hair grass

vslaceleaf

7.6

A water plant with fine leaves often grown in aquariums to give oxygen and shelter small fish

has delicate net like leaves focused on visual decoration rather than aeration

Regnellidium diphyllum

vslaceleaf

Specialized

9.9

A small water fern from southern Brazil with split floating leaves and white sap

is an ornamental plant from Madagascar with finely net like leaves used in aquariums

Surface Forms

laceleaf singular

laceleaves plural

Morphology

laceleaf = lace + leaf (transparent) = lace + leaf

The name directly describes the plant's delicate, net-like leaves that resemble lace, making the compound predictable.

Etymology

The word laceleaf comes from lace ('thin, net-like fabric') and leaf ('a plant leaf'), and it describes leaves that are net-like or see-through like lace. That is why aquarium and plant lovers call the Madagascar aquatic with delicate, lacy leaves a 'laceleaf'.