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词汇 water primrose
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Definition of water primrose in English:

water primrose

noun
  • 1The water violet Hottonia palustris, which is a member of the primrose family (now rare).

  • 2Any of various aquatic or waterside plants of the genus Ludwigia (family Onagraceae), having yellow, primrose-like flowers; especially Ludwigia hexapetala, native to tropical America but naturalized elsewhere and often considered an invasive weed.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Houghton (?1829–1897).

Definition of water primrose in US English:

water primrose

noun
  • 1The water violet Hottonia palustris, which is a member of the primrose family (now rare).

  • 2Any of various aquatic or waterside plants of the genus Ludwigia (family Onagraceae), having yellow, primrose-like flowers; especially Ludwigia hexapetala, native to tropical America but naturalized elsewhere and often considered an invasive weed.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Houghton (?1829–1897).

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