Fishweed

/ˈfɪʃwid/ noun

Definition

Any aquatic plant used as food for fish or that naturally grows in fish habitats and waters.

Etymology

From Old English 'fisc' + 'weed' from Old English 'weod,' originally meaning any wild plant. The term emerged as aquaculture developed.

Kelly Says

Some 'fishweeds' like duckweed are so efficient at converting sunlight to biomass that they're being studied as potential solutions for feeding future populations sustainably.

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