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Aldrovanda

Aldrovanda

9.9
A water plant that eats small animals with trap-like leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌældrəˈvændə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Aldrovanda
  • The rare Aldrovanda is prized among botanists for its unique aquatic trapping mechanism.

Examples

  • The Aldrovanda requires clean, nutrient-poor water to thrive in the wild.

  • Several conservation projects aim to reintroduce Aldrovanda to wetland habitats across Europe.

  • Look at that Aldrovanda!

  • The Aldrovanda is a fascinating plant.

  • Several conservation projects aim to reintroduce Aldrovanda to wetland habitats across Europe.

  • The Aldrovanda requires clean, nutrient-poor water to thrive in the wild.

  • The rare Aldrovanda is prized among botanists for its unique aquatic trapping mechanism.

Compounds

Aldrovanda vesiculosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water plant that eats tiny animals using moving leaf parts

Surface Forms

Aldrovanda singular
Aldrovandas plural

Etymology

The word Aldrovanda is named after the Italian naturalist Aldrovandi, so you can think of it as 'Aldrovandi's' plant. That helps you remember that Aldrovanda is the name for a special water plant called the waterwheel plant.