Definition of bladderworts Bladderworts

We found 3 definitions of bladderworts from 2 different sources.

What does bladderworts mean?

Wiktionary

bladderworts (Noun)
Plural of bladderwort.

Part of speech

🔤

bladderworts, noun, plural of bladderwort.

WordNet

Noun

Plural: bladderworts

bladderwort - any of numerous aquatic carnivorous plants of the genus Utricularia some of whose leaves are modified as small urn-shaped bladders that trap minute aquatic animals

carnivorous plant plants adapted to attract and capture and digest primarily insects but also other small animals

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary

bladderwort (Noun)
Any of many aquatic carnivorous plants, of the genus , that have open bladders that trap minute insects and crustaceans.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

bladderwort (n.)
A genus (Utricularia) of aquatic or marshy plants, which usually bear numerous vesicles in the divisions of the leaves. These serve as traps for minute animals. See Ascidium.