water-loving plants
nounUK /ˈwɔːtə ˈlʌvɪŋ plɑːnts/
US /ˈwɔːtər ˈlʌvɪŋ plænts/
Plants that like to grow in or near water.
The pond is full of water-loving plants like lilies and reeds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plants that need a lot of water to stay healthy.
Ferns and hostas are water-loving plants that thrive in damp shade.
3. Plants that grow well in wet soil or shallow water.
Cattails are water-loving plants often seen at the edge of lakes.
4. Plants used in water gardens or aquariums.
She filled her water garden with colorful water-loving plants.