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Brasenia

Brasenia

9.9
A small water plant with round leaves that float and often have a jelly coating
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers observed that Brasenia forms a gelatinous coating on its leaves to deter herbivores.

Examples

  • The pond is home to several species, including the aquatic plant Brasenia.

  • In some regions, young Brasenia leaves are harvested for consumption.

  • Look at the Brasenia!

  • What is a Brasenia?

  • In some regions, young Brasenia leaves are harvested for consumption.

  • The pond is home to several species, including the aquatic plant Brasenia.

  • Researchers observed that Brasenia forms a gelatinous coating on its leaves to deter herbivores.

Synonyms

water-shield
vsBrasenia
8.7

A water plant with round floating leaves and small flowers found in ponds and lakes

is the scientific genus name for the same plant

Compounds

Brasenia schreberi
  • Specialized
9.9

A water plant with floating oval leaves and purple flowers

Surface Forms

Brasenia singular
Brasenias plural

Etymology

Brasenia is the scientific name for a small water plant often called water-shield. A helpful way to remember it is to picture its round leaves as little 'shields' covered in a clear jelly that protects them from animals, so the name fits the plant's protective leaves.