water dragon
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of swamp plant: A perennial herb found in wet habitats in Europe and North America, characterized by bright yellow flowers that resemble buttercups.
- A North American perennial herb: A plant of wet places, having slender, curled clusters (racemes) of small white flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The marsh was dotted with the yellow blooms of the water dragon.
- We identified a water dragon by its distinctive curled racemes of white flowers.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term "water dragon" is used specifically to refer to these two distinct plant species ( for the yellow-flowered European/North American plant and for the white-flowered North American plant) in field guides and scientific descriptions.
- The guide listed both the European and North American varieties under the common name "water dragon".
Variants and Related Words
- Bog-bean (n): Another name for the yellow-flowered , sometimes confused with or related to the water dragon.
- Lizard's tail (n): A common name for , the white-flowered North American water dragon.
Synonyms
- Marsh flower: A general term for flowers growing in marshy areas.
- Bog plant: A plant that thrives in wet, boggy conditions.
Related Phrases
- Not applicable: As a specific botanical noun, "water dragon" does not commonly form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- Not applicable: There are no common idioms featuring the term "water dragon".
Noun
- swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups
- North American herbaceous perennial of wet places having slender curled racemes of small white flowers