plantago-aquatica
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/plænˌteɪɡoʊ əˈkwætɪkə/
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/plænˌtɑːɡəʊ əˈkwætɪkə/
aquatic plantain species
Etymology
'plantago-aquatica' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'plantago' meaning 'plantain' and 'aquatica' meaning 'of water' or 'aquatic'.
'plantago-aquatica' was used as the scientific name in botanical Latin, combining 'plantago' (plantain) and 'aquatica' (aquatic), and has remained the standard scientific name for this species.
Initially, it meant 'water plantain' or 'aquatic plantain', and this meaning has remained the same in modern botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a species of aquatic plant in the plantain family, commonly known as water plantain or water plantago, found in wetlands and shallow water.
Plantago-aquatica is often found in marshes and along the edges of ponds.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 23:44