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sandwort

/ˈsænd.wɜːrt/

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noun

/ˈsænd.wɜːrt/C2formalscientific
  • ruНизкорослое многолетнее растение, часто с мелкими белыми цветами, встречающееся в горных или каменистых местностях.

A low-growing perennial plant, often with small white flowers, found in mountainous or rocky areas.

  1. Mountain sandwortC2formal

    A loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage and tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms, native to mountains of central and southern Europe.

    ruПесчанка

    • The mountain sandwort thrives in rocky alpine environments.
    • Botanists discovered a rare sandwort species in the Pyrenees.
    • Its delicate white flowers bloom in early summer.
  2. C2formal

    A low-growing herb with clusters of small white four-petaled flowers, often found in sandy or rocky soils.

    ruПесчанка

    • Sandwort forms dense mats in dry, sandy areas.
    • The herb's small white flowers attract pollinators.
    • Gardeners use sandwort as ground cover in rock gardens.
  3. Rock garden plantC2formal

    A low-growing perennial plant with small white flowers, suitable for rock gardens and dry landscapes.

    ruПесчанка

    • Sandwort is a popular choice for alpine rock gardens.
    • Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for crevices.
    • The plant requires well-drained soil and full sun.
Forms
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  • sandworts' possessive plural form
  • sandwort's possessive singular form