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cryptocoryne

cryptocoryne

9.9
A green water plant with attractive leaves often grown in aquariums
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪptoʊˈkɔːrɪni/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cryptocoryne
  • Many aquarists choose cryptocoryne for their tanks due to its hardiness and attractive leaves.

Examples

  • The riverbanks in Malaysia are home to several species of cryptocoryne.

  • Many cryptocorynes thrive in low light conditions.

  • She specializes in cultivating rare cryptocoryne in her botanical collection.

  • The cryptocoryne is a popular choice among aquarists.

  • Many aquarists choose cryptocoryne for their tanks due to its hardiness and attractive leaves.

  • She specializes in cultivating rare cryptocoryne in her botanical collection.

  • The riverbanks in Malaysia are home to several species of cryptocoryne.

Synonyms

water trumpet
vscryptocoryne
  • Specialized
9.5

An evergreen plant with long leaves that grows in fresh or slightly salty water

is described as aquarium-grown plants valued for their attractive foliage

Surface Forms

cryptocoryne singular
cryptocorynes plural

Morphology

cryptocoryne = coryne (opaque) = crypto + coryne

Although the name is historically built from classical elements meaning 'hidden' and 'club', this botanical genus name is not transparently interpretable for ordinary English learners.

Etymology

Cryptocoryne comes from Greek roots crypto- 'hidden' as in the word cryptic and -coryne 'club'. Think of a 'hidden club' as the plant's small flower spike tucked among the leaves, which is why the name fits these water plants often kept in aquariums.