Waterwheel Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Floating aquatic carnivorous perennial of central and southern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia having whorls of 6 to 9 leaves ending in hinged lobes for capturing e.g. water fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The waterwheel plant is a unique and fascinating species that has adapted to its aquatic environment in remarkable ways.
- In the still waters of the pond, the waterwheel plant's hinged lobes snapped shut quickly to capture unsuspecting water fleas.
- The waterwheel plant's whorls of leaves are perfectly designed for capturing small aquatic prey, making it a successful carnivorous plant.
- As the waterwheel plant floated on the surface of the lake, its leaves formed a beautiful and intricate pattern that belied its deadly purpose.
- In its natural habitat, the waterwheel plant is an important part of the aquatic ecosystem, serving as both predator and prey for other organisms.