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Definition of utricularia
utricularia
/juːˌtrɪk.jʊˈlɛr.i.ə/
u · tric · u · lar · i · a
Plural:utricularias
utricularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
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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