Pistia
- noun
- /ˈpɪstiə/
- Specialized
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- Many aquarists choose Pistia for their aquariums because it helps improve water quality.
- Pistia stratiotes
- water lettuce (Pistia)
- water lettuce (Pistia)
Examples
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Pistia stratiotes, Eichhornia crassipes, and Dichanthium annulatum were found to play a comparatively key role in the uptake of heavy metals.
Academic text (2013) -
The Pistia plant floats on the surface of ponds and lakes, resembling a bright green lettuce.
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During the hot summer months, Pistia can spread rapidly, covering large areas of still water.
Synonyms
A floating plant like a small green lettuce that covers the surface of water
A floating water plant with round leaves like lettuce that often forms thick mats
A floating tropical plant with soft green leaves that form a round cluster on water
Compounds
- Specialized
A floating water plant with round leaves like lettuce that often forms thick mats
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pistia is the scientific name taken into Latin from an old Greek name for this floating water plant. It is the name scientists use for the single species commonly called 'water lettuce', so when you see Pistia it means that particular aquatic plant.
