Pinguicula

Translation of "pinguicula" into Russian

Noun

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jʊ.lə/

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jə.lə/

pinguicula

pinguiculas pl

пингвикулы

Pinguicula are carnivorous plants that catch insects with their sticky leaves.

Пингвикулы — это хищные растения, которые ловят насекомых своими липкими листьями.

Additional translations

Noun

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jʊ.lə/

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jə.lə/

A genus of carnivorous plants commonly known as butterworts, which have sticky leaves that trap and digest insects.

The pinguicula in the greenhouse caught several small flies with its sticky leaves.

An individual plant belonging to the genus Pinguicula; a butterwort.

I bought a new pinguicula to add to my carnivorous plant collection.

Adjective

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jʊ.lə/

/pɪŋˈɡwɪk.jə.lə/

Relating to or characteristic of plants of the genus Pinguicula.

Pinguicula cultivation can be challenging for beginners.