american frogbit

noun

Meaning

A perennial aquatic plant native to North America that grows in floating mats on the surface of still or slow-moving water.

Examples

The American frogbit has spread rapidly across the surface of the local lake.
Conservationists are monitoring the American frogbit to ensure it does not choke out native fish habitats.

Synonyms: aquatic plant, floating plant, hydrophyte

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american frogbit

noun

Pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən ˈfrɒɡbɪt

Definition

A perennial aquatic plant native to North America that grows in floating mats on the surface of still or slow-moving water.

Examples

The American frogbit has spread rapidly across the surface of the local lake.
Conservationists are monitoring the American frogbit to ensure it does not choke out native fish habitats.
Small white flowers bloom on the American frogbit throughout the warm summer months.

Synonyms of american frogbit

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