Subularia Aquatica (Noun)
Meaning
Small aquatic plant having tufted awl-shaped leaves in a basal rosette and minute white flowers; circumboreal.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Subularia aquatica is a small aquatic plant species found in cold and temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
- In shallow water, the growth of subularia aquatica can be prolific, creating dense mats that support various aquatic life forms.
- Due to its preference for slow-moving or still water, subularia aquatica often inhabits shallow lakes, wetlands, and stream edges.
- Scientists study subularia aquatica and its adaptations to the aquatic environment in order to better understand the biology of circumboreal plants.
- Subularia aquatica plants are most recognizable by their distinctive awl-shaped leaves that grow in basal rosettes near the water's surface.