navelwort

/ˈnævəlwɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of evergreen, flowering, parasitic plant in the family Santalaceae, particularly Crinodendron hookerianum or Santalum album.

“The navelwort’s unique ability to grow on other plants has sparked interest in botany research.”

Synonyms

  • crinodendron
  • santalum

Antonyms

  • non-parasitic plant