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palustrine

adjective
pa·lus·trine | \ pəˈləstrə̇n \

Definition of palustrine 

: living or thriving in a marshy environment palustrine plants : being or made up of marsh a palustrine habitat

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History and Etymology for palustrine

Latin palustris + English -ine

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