frogbit

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English

frogbit

Alternative forms

frog-bit, frog's-bit

Etymology

From frog +‎ bit, perhaps to explain the notched petal tips.

Noun

frogbit (countable and uncountable, plural frogbits)

  1. Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, with roundish leaves and small white flowers. It is free-floating.
    Synonyms: European frogbit, common frogbit, European frog's-bit
  2. An American plant, Limnobium spongia, with is also free-floating.
  3. A South American plant, Limnobium laevigatum.
    Synonyms: Amazon frogbit, South American frogbit

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