glidewort

/ˈɡlaɪdəwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Astragalus, especially A. glidewort or A. alpinus, having a creeping habit and producing white or yellow flowers.

“The botanist carefully examined the glidewort specimens in the herbarium.”

Synonyms

  • astragalus
  • sweet pea

Antonyms

  • thistle
  • weeds