fanwort

American

[fahn-wurt, -wawrt] / ˈfɑnˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /

noun

any aquatic plant belonging to the genus Cabomba, of the water lily family, having very small flowers and submerged and floating leaves.

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If you can find it, the best plant is fanwort.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.

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