Botanical Words Alphabetical List - AQ

AQUA AMMONIA: A water solution of ammonia.

AQUATIC: Plants that are naturally found growing in water at or above the surface of the soil. There are different types of aquatic plants. Some are emergent or only partially submerged, such as Cattails; some are completely submerged, such as Anacharis; some float with roots anchored to the soil under water, such as Water Lilies; some float freely with roots free in the water, such as water Hyacinths.

AQUIFER: A water-bearing formation, usually underground, through which water can move easily.

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