单词 | crystalwort |
释义 | crystalwort/ˈkrɪstlwəːt/noun Any of numerous liverworts of the family Ricciaceae, which comprises thallose liverworts found worldwide in moist soils and aquatic habitats; (in later use) specifically Riccia fluitans, commonly used as an aquarium plant. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From crystal + wort, perhaps so called on account of its branching thallose structure. |
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