Genus Cabomba (Noun)
Meaning
Alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small genus of American aquatic plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cabomba is a small group of aquatic plants native to the Americas, commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers.
- Cabomba caroliniana is a species within the genus Cabomba, characterized by its delicate white flowers and forked leaves.
- In the history of botanical classification, the genus Cabomba was once considered a member of the Nymphaeaceae family, comprising water lilies and other similar aquatic plants.
- The genus Cabomba is renowned for its peculiar flowers that resemble a pinwheel; they come in a variety of colors, ranging from pure white to soft pink.
- The management of invasive aquatic plants often involves controlling the spread of species within the genus Cabomba, as they can potentially choke native ecosystems.