scalewort

/ˈskælwɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Anogramma leptophylla) with small, scale-like leaves, found in dry, rocky areas.

“The hiker spotted a rare scalewort growing on the mountain rocks.”

Synonyms

  • Anogramma leptophylla
  • scale plant

Antonyms

  • common vegetation
  • large-leafed plant