sundew
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Definition
- Noun:
- A carnivorous bog plant: "sundew" refers to any of various plants belonging to the genus Drosera, characterized by leaves covered in sticky, glandular hairs that trap and digest small insects to supplement nutrient intake in poor soil conditions. These plants are found in wetlands worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sundew is a fascinating example of plant adaptation to nutrient-poor environments.
- We observed several sundews trapping flies in the peat bog.
- The sticky tentacles of the sundew glistened in the morning sun.
Advanced Usage
- Ecological Role: Sundews play a crucial role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations and cycling nutrients.
- The presence of sundews indicates a healthy, undisturbed bog ecosystem.
- In Botanical Studies: The term is used specifically for plants in the genus .
- Her research focuses on the digestive enzymes produced by sundews.
Variants and Related Words
- Sundew Family (Droseraceae): The plant family to which sundews belong.
- Drosera: The scientific genus name for sundews.
Synonyms
- Insectivorous plant: A general term for plants that trap and digest insects.
- Carnivorous plant: A broader category including sundews, pitcher plants, and Venus flytraps.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Sticky tentacles: A descriptive phrase often used for the sundew's trapping mechanism.
- The insect was caught on the sundew's sticky tentacles.
- Bog plant: A habitat descriptor commonly associated with sundews.
- Like many bog plants, the sundew thrives in acidic, waterlogged soil.
Noun
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any of various bog plants of the genus Drosera having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects; cosmopolitan in distribution
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