Good Question: Is It ISIS, ISIL, Or The Islamic State? MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) â Throughout his speech Wednesday evening, President Barack Obama referred to the militant terror group as ISIL. But, often, the media refers to that same group as ISIS or the Islamic State. Surveys have shown these names can cause confusion about the terrorist group that split off from al-Qaeda and has taken over large parts of Iraq and Syria.
Definition of ANCHOR PLANT. : a South American shrub (Colletia cruciata) with flattened branches and creamy-white flowers.ADVERTISEMENT. so called from the shape of the branches.efinition of ANCHOR PLANT. : a South American shrub (Colletia cruciata) with flattened branches and creamy-white flowers. ADVERTISEMENT. so called from the shape of the branches.
absorption of water and minerals to anchor the plant anchor plants in the ground, holding soil in place and preventing erosion. often work with soil bacteria and fungi to absorb water and dissolved nutrients and then transport these to the rest of the plant, store food, and hold plants upright against forces like wind and rain.