starwort

English

Etymology

star +‎ wort

Noun

starwort (plural starworts)

Any of several unrelated plants that have a star-shaped flowers or leaves, but especially members of the genus Stellaria.

Derived terms

mealy starwort (Aletris farinosa)
mountain starwort (Minuartia groenlandica, syn. Arenaria groenlandica)
sea starwort (Tripolium pannonicum, syn. Aster tripolium)
water starwort (Callitriche spp.)
yellow starwort (Inula helenium)

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