Spring Cress (Noun)
Meaning
Small white-flowered cress common in wet places in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Spring cress is a hardy plant that can thrive in a variety of environments, from shallow water to damp soil.
- The forest floor was carpeted with a lush layer of spring cress, its tiny white flowers glistening in the morning dew.
- As we walked along the stream, we noticed a profusion of spring cress growing in the shallow water and along the banks.
- The naturalist pointed out the spring cress, explaining that it was a common sight in wet places throughout eastern North America.
- In the early spring, the wet meadows were filled with the delicate white blooms of spring cress, which attracted a variety of pollinators.