Isoetes (Noun)
Meaning
Type and genus of the Isoetaceae and sole extant genus of the order Isoetales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Isoetes is a type of aquatic plant that grows in a variety of freshwater environments.
- The genus Isoetes is part of the family Isoetaceae and is the only living genus in the order Isoetales.
- Isoetes species have leaves that resemble quillwort leaves but are generally stouter.
- There are over 150 known species of Isoetes, which can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Isoetes grows in shallow water and can form dense colonies that prevent other plants from growing in the area.