water cabbage
"Water cabbage" refers to a type of floating aquatic plant known for its rosette-like leaves and rapid reproduction, often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
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Definition
B2Aquatic Botany
(technical)A floating plant with rosette-like leaves, known scientifically as *Pistia stratiotes*, often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
Example
- Water cabbage can cover the surface of a pond, creating a dense mat of foliage.
- The rapid growth of water cabbage can sometimes lead to it being considered an invasive species.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "water cabbage":
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