false pimpernel
The term "false pimpernel" refers to certain plants in the genus Lindernia, which are often found in wet or muddy environments and are sometimes mistaken for true pimpernels due to their similar appearance.
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Definition
C2Botany
(technical)A small plant in the genus Lindernia, typically found in wet or muddy areas.
Example
- The false pimpernel thrives in the damp soil near the pond.
C2Botany
(technical)A flowering plant from the family Linderniaceae, often mistaken for true pimpernels.
Example
- Despite its name, the false pimpernel is not closely related to true pimpernels.
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