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marsh felwort

marsh felwort

9.9
A plant that lives many years in wet mountain places with blue or violet flowers
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : felwort de pantano
  • We spotted several marsh felworts growing beside the mountain stream.

Examples

  • The marsh felwort blooms in late summer across alpine wetlands.

  • The marsh felwort is prized by botanists for its delicate violet flowers.

  • The marsh felwort blooms in the summer.

  • I spotted a marsh felwort near the riverbank.

  • The marsh felwort is commonly found in moist, mountainous regions, showcasing its beautiful violet flowers.

  • During our hike, we discovered a patch of marsh felwort flourishing in the damp soil of the alpine meadow.

  • The marsh felwort thrives in wet environments, making it a distinct plant in Eurasian and North American flora.

Synonyms

Swertia perennia
vsmarsh felwort
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years in damp mountain areas and has dull blue or violet flowers

is the exact same meaning but exists as an alternative name form

Surface Forms

marsh felwort singular
marsh felworts plural

Morphology

marsh + felwort

This is a straightforward modifier+noun compound: 'marsh' specifies the habitat of 'felwort', so the meaning 'a felwort that grows in marshes' is directly derivable by combining the constituents. Even though 'felwort' is a rare lexical item, the compositional pattern is standard English and thus transparent to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Marsh felwort may come from old words that describe where the plant grows: marsh means wet ground, and felwort uses the old word 'wort' for 'plant'. So the name paints a clear picture of a small plant living in wet places, which is why it refers to this damp, violet-flowered plant.