noun
- Plural of felwort; plants of the genus Gentianella, small herbaceous plants with delicate flowers, native to Europe and Asia.
Usage: chiefly British; botanical term
Examples
- The meadow was dotted with delicate felworts in shades of blue and purple.
- Felworts are popular among wildflower enthusiasts in the UK.
- These small felworts bloom in late summer and early autumn.
- The botanist identified several species of felworts during the field survey.