bogbean

boʊbɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Menyanthes, having floating leaves and white flowers, found in marshy places.

“The botanist identified the rare bogbean growing in the wetlands.”

2. noun

A bean-like seed or pod, especially one that grows in bogs.

“The water lily and bogbean seeds were found in the muddy bottom of the pond.”

Synonyms

  • marsh bean
  • menyanthes

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • dryland flora