What is another word for water cabbage?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə kˈabɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Water cabbage, scientifically known as Pistia stratiotes, is an aquatic plant that is popularly used in aquariums and water gardens as it grows quite quickly and can absorb nutrients from the water. It is also known by various other names, including water lettuce, Nile cabbage, tropical duckweed, and water fern. These synonyms are mainly due to the plant's visual appearance, which looks quite similar to a floating lettuce or fern. The name "water cabbage" is given due to the plant's ability to create a dense cover on water bodies, similar to the cabbage's leafy structure. Overall, water cabbage is an excellent addition to any water feature and a unique and versatile plant with many synonyms to its name.
