Water Lettuce (Noun)
Meaning
Pantropical floating plant forming a rosette of wedge-shaped leaves; a widespread weed in rivers and lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The aquarium's filtration system struggled to keep up with the rapid growth of water lettuce, which quickly clogged the pipes.
- Water lettuce can form large mats on the surface of calm waters, shading out native aquatic plants and disrupting the ecosystem.
- The invasive water lettuce plant has become a major problem in Florida's freshwater lakes and rivers, requiring costly control efforts.
- A variety of methods, including manual removal and herbicides, may be necessary to effectively control water lettuce infestations.
- In some regions, water lettuce is considered a delicacy and is harvested for use in salads and as a cooking green.