hydrophyte
/ˈhaɪdrəfaɪt/
noun
- A plant that grows in water or in very wet soil; an aquatic plant.
- Hydrophytes have special adaptations like air-filled tissues to help them float.
- The water lily is a common hydrophyte found in ponds and lakes.
- Many hydrophytes, such as cattails, help filter pollutants from the water.