toothwort
- noun
- /ˈtuːθˌwɔrt/
- Specialized
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toothwort
- In spring, toothwort carpets the forest floor with delicate white flowers.
Examples
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The toothwort has unique scaly roots.
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Early settlers used the roots of toothwort as a medicinal herb.
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The botanist studied a rare species of toothwort growing near the riverbank.
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Many toothworts can be found in the forest.
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In the forest, we discovered a patch of toothwort among the blooming wildflowers, its distinct leaves standing out.
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During our hike, we stumbled upon a vibrant cluster of toothwort that added color to the forest floor.
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The gardener was excited to find toothwort sprouting in her backyard, as it indicated a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem.
Synonyms
A North American plant that lives many years with two large leaves and white spring flowers
A North American wild herb with two heart-shaped leaves and strong-smelling roots
A North American wild plant with toothed leaves and strong smelling roots used to add taste or to treat illness
A small wild plant with strong-tasting roots that grows in moist woods
A North American plant with strong tasting roots used to flavor food or as medicine
A North American plant with strong spicy roots used for food and medicine
A group of wildflower plants in the mustard family that live for many years and are often included in Cardamine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Toothwort is simply tooth + wort, and wort is an old English word meaning 'plant', as in St. John's wort. The plant was named because its roots look like small teeth and were used as a medicine, so the name helps you remember it as a 'tooth-like plant'.
