Pillwort
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pillwort is a noun meaning Any plant of the genus Pilularia of small aquatic ferns. The sporangia are borne in spherical sporocarps ("pills") which form in the axils of leaves.
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Pilularia of small aquatic ferns. The sporangia are borne in spherical sporocarps ("pills") which form in the axils of leaves.
Word Forms
- pillworts
Synonyms for pillwort
Depending on context, synonyms include peppergrass.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peppergrass, cliffbrake, awlwort, spleenwort, pellitory, pearlwort.
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