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Definition of utricularia

utricularia

/juːˌtrɪk.jʊˈlɛr.i.ə/
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Plural:utricularias
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Any carnivorous plant of the genus Utricularia (family Lentibulariaceae), commonly known as bladderworts, occurring worldwide in freshwater and wet soil habitats, characterized by tiny underwater bladder traps that capture microscopic prey and slender, erect flower stalks bearing showy, two-lipped, snapdragon-like blossoms in shades of yellow, purple, pink, or white.

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utricularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utricularia
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