HyperDic: pearlwort

English > 1 sense of the word pearlwort:
NOUNplantpearlwort, pearlweed, pearl-weedany of various low-growing plants of the genus Sagina having small spherical flowers resembling pearls
English > pearlwort: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of various low-growing plants of the genus Sagina having small spherical flowers resembling pearls.
Synonymspearlweed, pearl-weed
Member ofSagina, genus Saginasmall low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions
Broadergroundcover, ground coverlow-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow

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