Genus Hydrocharis (Noun)
Meaning
Frogbit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Frogbit is a floating aquatic plant belonging to the genus Hydrocharis, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwestern Africa.
- The genus Hydrocharis comprises just three species of aquatic plants commonly referred to as frogbit.
- Frogbit has round, flat leaves similar to miniature lily pads, and is classified under the genus Hydrocharis.
- One key distinguishing feature of plants within the genus Hydrocharis is their small white flowers that resemble miniature water lilies.
- Genus Hydrocharis species like the European frogbit and the lesser frogbit often have an attractive display of delicate flowers on their long stalks.