Greater Water Parsnip (Noun)
Meaning
Large stout white-flowered perennial found wild in shallow fresh water; Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The greater water parsnip has large clusters of small white flowers that are visible above the water surface.
- In European wetlands, the greater water parsnip can grow quite tall, reaching heights of over 1.5 meters.
- The aquatic plant known as greater water parsnip has a thick fleshy root that resembles a parsnip.
- Greater water parsnip prefers shallow water and a slow-moving current to thrive in its natural environment.
- Wildlife such as ducks and geese feed on the aquatic plants, including the greater water parsnip.