Moorwort (Noun)
Meaning
Wiry evergreen shrub having pendent clusters of white or pink flowers; of wet acidic areas in Arctic and Canada to northeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Moorwort grew alongside other shrubs, forming a carpet of low-growing vegetation in the boggy terrain.
- The park ranger pointed out the moorwort, explaining its unique adaptations to the acidic environment.
- During the hike, hikers noticed the clusters of white flowers hanging from the moorwort branches.
- Wetlands conservation efforts focused on preserving habitats like the ones that supported moorwort growth.
- In the fall, the moorwort's evergreen leaves stood out against the brown hues of other nearby plants.