noun
- Plural of brooklime; small aquatic or semi-aquatic plants of the genus Veronica, typically with blue or pink flowers, found in streams and wet places.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Botanical term
Examples
- The brooklimes grew abundantly along the edges of the stream.
- Botanists identified several species of brooklimes in the wetland survey.
- The delicate blue flowers of brooklimes brightened the marshy area.
- Brooklimes are commonly found in cool, flowing water habitats.