aldrovanda

/ældroʊˈvændə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of carnivorous aquatic plants, also known as water velvet or waterwheel plant, characterized by modified leaves that act as traps to capture small aquatic organisms.

“The biologist studied the unique feeding mechanism of Aldrovanda in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • carnivorous aquatic plant
  • water velvet
  • waterwheel plant

Antonyms

  • herbaceous plant
  • non-carnivorous plant