Genus Trapa (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of Eurasian aquatic perennial herbs: water chestnut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The water caltrop or water chestnut belongs to the genus Trapa in the family Lythraceae.
- Genus Trapa has several edible species of water chestnut commonly used in traditional Asian medicine and food.
- There are approximately five to 15 species of genus Trapa in different classifications of aquatic plants.
- Plants from genus Trapa thrive in fresh and slightly brackish aquatic environments, which contribute to their nutritional values.
- Researchers believe genus Trapa could play an essential role in helping people identify specific characteristics of certain water plants.