bonewort

/ˈboʊnwərt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Ceratocaulis, especially Ceratocaulis clavata, a type of flowering plant found in coastal areas.

“The botanist studied the unique characteristics of the bonewort plant growing in the tidal zone.”

Synonyms

  • coastal plant
  • tidal plant

Antonyms

  • mountain plant
  • terrestrial plant