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hydrophyllum

 

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Noun hydrophyllum has 1 sense
  1. Hydrophyllum, genus Hydrophyllum - waterleaf
    --1 is a kind of asterid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Hydrophyllaceae, family Hydrophyllaceae, waterleaf family
    --1 has members: waterleaf

Definitions from the Web

Hydrophyllum

Description:

Hydrophyllum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. These plants are commonly known as waterleaf due to their affinity for moist habitats.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Any plant belonging to the genus Hydrophyllum.

Example sentence: The hydrophyllum adds a beautiful touch to the water garden.

Sense 2:

The leaves of Hydrophyllum plants, used in traditional medicine for their alleged healing properties.

Example sentence: The indigenous people of the region have long used hydrophyllum leaves for their medicinal benefits.

Sense 3:

Hydrophyllum as a flavoring ingredient in herbal teas and infusions.

Example sentence: The hydrophyllum adds a unique taste to this delightful tea blend.

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