pennywort
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• noun
Any of various herbaceous plants with round, coin-shaped leaves, particularly those of the genus Hydrocotyle, which are found in aquatic, marshy, or damp habitats globally.
"The shallow edges of the pond were densely covered with marsh pennywort, its vibrant green leaves floating gently on the water's surface."
A succulent perennial plant (Umbilicus rupestris) native to southern and western Europe, commonly found growing in the crevices of damp walls, rock faces, and ancient stonework.
"While exploring the ruins of the medieval castle, she noticed several clusters of pennywort clinging tenaciously to the damp stone walls."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'peniwort', combining 'peni' (penny) and 'wort' (an Old English term for a plant or herb). The name describes the distinct round, coin-like shape of the plant's leaves.
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