Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific aquatic plant species: Lobelia dortmanna is the scientific name for an erect, perennial aquatic herb. It is characterized by having submerged, spongy leaves and producing pendulous racemes of blue flowers that rise above the water's surface. This species is native to Europe and North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The clear lake was fringed with Lobelia dortmanna, its blue flowers just breaking the surface.
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Lobelia dortmanna and other aquatic plants.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species in scientific writing, environmental surveys, and conservation discussions.
  • The study monitored the population density of Lobelia dortmanna as an indicator of water purity.

Variants and Related Words

• Lobelia (n): The genus to which this plant belongs, containing many other species of lobelia, most of which are terrestrial.
• Water lobelia: A common name for .

Synonyms

• Water lobelia: The common name for this specific plant species.

Notes on Meaning

• This term refers exclusively to a single, specific botanical species. It is a proper noun (the scientific name) and is always capitalized (). It does not have general or figurative meanings outside of botanical and ecological contexts.

Noun

1. erect perennial aquatic herb of Europe and North America having submerged spongy leaves and pendulous racemes of blue flowers above the water