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Rorippa

Rorippa

9.9
A group of small plants in the cabbage family that grow in wet places worldwide except Antarctica
  • noun
  • /ˈrɔːrɪpə/
  • Specialized
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  • Rorippa species commonly grow along streams and marshy areas across the northern hemisphere.

Examples

  • Botanists have identified new varieties within the Rorippa genus in recently explored wetlands.

  • The leaves of some Rorippa plants are used in traditional medicine in certain regions.

  • The Rorippa species thrive in wetland areas.

  • I found a Rorippa plant near the river.

  • Rorippa species commonly grow along streams and marshy areas across the northern hemisphere.

  • Botanists have identified new varieties within the Rorippa genus in recently explored wetlands.

  • The leaves of some Rorippa plants are used in traditional medicine in certain regions.

Compounds

Rorippa amphibia
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with small yellow flowers that lives for many years by rivers

Rorippa islandica
  • Specialized
9.9

A small leafy plant like cress that grows in wet places and can be eaten or become a weed

Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
9.4

A leafy water plant with small peppery leaves used in salads

Surface Forms

Rorippa singular
Rorippas plural

Etymology

Rorippa is a scientific name for a group of 'cress'-like herbs in the cabbage family that grow in wet places. Think of the common word 'cress' to remember that Rorippa plants are small leafy herbs often found by streams and marshes.