Bacopa

/bəˈkoʊpə/ noun

Definition

A genus of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants native to warm regions, sometimes used in aquariums or traditional medicine.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'brahmi' or related indigenous words, the genus was formally named Bacopa in scientific taxonomy. The etymology remains somewhat obscure in botanical literature.

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