felwort

/ˈfɛlwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Mercurialis, in particular Mercurialis perennis, with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, greenish flowers.

“The hiker stumbled upon a patch of felwort in the forest and recognized the species from her botany book.”

Synonyms

  • mercury flower
  • perennial mercury