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lobelia dortmanna

 

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Noun lobelia dortmanna has 1 sense
  1. water lobelia, Lobelia dortmanna - erect perennial aquatic herb of Europe and North America having submerged spongy leaves and pendulous racemes of blue flowers above the water
    --1 is a kind of lobelia

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Lobelia dortmanna

Description:

Lobelia dortmanna is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. Commonly known as water lobelia or Dortmann's cardinal-flower, it is native to wetlands and shallow waters in Europe, North America, and Asia. This aquatic perennial herb features delicate blue flowers and submerged or floating leaves.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of flowering plant (Lobelia dortmanna) in the family Campanulaceae, native to wetlands and shallow waters.

Example sentence: I spotted beautiful water lobelia while strolling along the shore.

Sense 2:

Noun: The delicate blue flowers of the Lobelia dortmanna plant.

Example sentence: The garden is adorned with charming lobelia dortmanna in full bloom.

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