1. a small plant with colorful flowers, typically found in grasslands and meadows
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The purple milkwort bloomed across the hillside in early summer.
• Botanists identified several species of milkwort in the nature preserve.
• The common milkwort is often mistaken for other wildflowers.
• Milkwort plants prefer well-drained soil and full sunlight.
• The field guide helped us distinguish milkwort from similar-looking plants.
• Small butterflies were attracted to the bright milkwort flowers.