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Hydrocharis

Hydrocharis

9.9
A small plant with round leaves that floats on ponds
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdrəˈkɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The pond was covered in a thick layer of Hydrocharis.

Examples

  • Researchers observed that Hydrocharis provides a habitat for many aquatic insects.

  • Gardeners often add Hydrocharis to decorative water features for its attractive foliage.

  • The Hydrocharis plant thrives in still water.

  • Many species of Hydrocharis are found in freshwater lakes.

  • Many freshwater lakes are home to various species of Hydrocharis, which float gracefully on the water's surface.

  • Gardeners appreciate Hydrocharis for its ability to enhance the beauty of ponds with its lush, green foliage.

  • The presence of Hydrocharis in the pond helps create a thriving ecosystem for fish and other aquatic life.

Synonyms

frogbit
vsHydrocharis
  • UK
9.9

A small water plant with floating heart-shaped leaves and white flowers

is the scientific genus term used for those small floating aquatic plants

Compounds

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
  • Specialized
9.9

A small floating water plant with round, heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers

Surface Forms

Hydrocharis singular
Hydrocharises plural

Morphology

Hydrocharis = hydro + charis

Although the scientific name contains the combining form hydro- and a Greek-based second element, the genus name is not transparently interpretable for an average English learner from familiar English base words.

Etymology

The word Hydrocharis comes from Greek parts hydro- meaning 'water' and charis meaning 'grace'. So it literally means 'water grace', a helpful image for remembering this small, floating plant that looks delicate and graceful on ponds.