Hydrilla Definition

hī-drĭlə
noun
An aquatic plant (Hydrilla verticillata) native to Eurasia, Africa, and Australia, having whorled, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is considered a weed in North America, where it forms large dense mats in waterways.
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An aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata.

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Synonyms:
  • Hydrilla verticillata

Origin of Hydrilla

  • New Latin genus name diminutive of Latin hydra hydra hydra

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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