palsywort

/ˈpɔlsiˌwɔrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant with the ability to grow in damp, shady places, used to describe someone or something with a similar ability or resilience

“The old tree was a palsywort of the forest, still standing after the storm.”

2. noun

A type of flowering plant in the genus Oenanthe

“The palsywort in the garden bloomed beautifully this season.”

Synonyms

  • resilient plant
  • shade-loving plant

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent