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toothwort Definition

tooth·wort (to̵̅o̅t̸hwʉrt′)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Dentaria) of small woodland plants of the crucifer family, having scaly or toothed, pungent rhizomes and white or pinkish flowers in spring
  2. any of a genus (Lathraea) of European parasitic plants of the broomrape family, having a rhizome covered with tooth-shaped scales

toothwort Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Notable species include toothwort, rough horsetail and wood melick.

Adjective modifier

  • parasitic: Hazel is dominant with occasional oaks; there is a rich ground flora and the parasitic toothwort has also been recorded.

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