Black Saltwort (Noun)
Meaning
A small fleshy herb common along North American seashores and in brackish marshes having pink or white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black saltwort grew in abundance along the rocky shoreline, its delicate pink flowers swaying gently in the ocean breeze.
- As we walked through the brackish marsh, we noticed the black saltwort's fleshy stems and leaves, which seemed to thrive in the salty environment.
- The botanist carefully collected a sample of the black saltwort, noting its unique characteristics and habitat.
- In the coastal wetlands, the black saltwort bloomed in late summer, adding a splash of color to the otherwise dull landscape.
- The black saltwort's tolerance for salt and ability to thrive in poor soil made it a valuable species for studying plant adaptation.