Palustrine Definition

pə-lŭstrēn
adjective
Relating to a system of inland freshwater wetlands, such as marshes, swamps, and lake shores, characterized by the presence of trees, shrubs, and emergent vegetation.
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Origin of Palustrine

  • Latin palūster, palūstr- marshy (from palūs marsh pelə-1 in Indo-European roots) –ine

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

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