frostwort
- noun
- /ˈfrɔstˌwɜrt/
- Specialized
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frostwort
- After the first frost, delicate ice crystals appeared on the stems of the frostwort.
Examples
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The meadow was dotted with frostwort blooming in the chilly early spring.
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The frostwort blooms beautifully in early spring.
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Some botanists study frostwort to understand how plants survive cold snaps.
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Many gardeners appreciate the frostwort for its unique flowers.
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In the early spring, the frostwort showcases its bright yellow flowers despite the lingering cold.
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The frostwort can thrive in chilly conditions, making it a favorite among gardeners in northern regions.
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During autumn, the delicate frostwort is covered in shimmering ice crystals after the first frost.
Synonyms
A North American plant with early yellow flowers that forms ice crystals on its stems in frost
A plant from eastern North America with early yellow flowers and ice crystals on its stems
A plant that makes thin ice ribbons on its stems during first frosts and has yellow flowers
A plant that lives for many years and makes thin ice at its base during frost and has white flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word frostwort combines frost and old English wort, which means 'plant' or 'herb' and appears in names like St. John's wort. So frostwort is a plant named for the frost or ice that often forms on it in the first cold weather, which helps you remember its meaning.
