emergent
Pronunciation:
/ɪ.ˈmɜː.dʒənt/noun
Definitions
A plant whose root system grows underwater, but whose shoot, leaves and flowers grow up and above the water.
adjective
Definitions
Emerging; coming into view or into existence; nascent; new.
Arising unexpectedly, especially if also calling for immediate reaction; constituting an emergency.
Taller than the surrounding vegetation.
(of a water-dwelling plant) Having leaves and flowers above the water.