Eriocaulon Aquaticum (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic perennial of North America and Ireland and Hebrides having translucent green leaves in a basal spiral and dense buttonlike racemes of minute white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eriocaulon aquaticum is a rare aquatic perennial found in shallow water and mud along the edges of lakes and slow-moving streams in North America.
- The species Eriocaulon aquaticum has been recorded in Ireland and the Hebrides, where it is considered to be endangered.
- Eriocaulon aquaticum is a small, delicate plant with translucent green leaves that are arranged in a basal spiral.
- In late summer, Eriocaulon aquaticum produces dense buttonlike racemes of minute white flowers that are often submerged in water.
- The habitat of Eriocaulon aquaticum typically consists of shallow water with a soft muddy or sandy bottom, where the plant can grow and thrive.