1. a small fern with a single frond divided into sterile and fertile segments
Usage: botanical
2. any plant of the genus Botrychium, characterized by grape-like clusters of sporangia
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The moonwort is a rare fern found in alpine meadows.
• Botanists discovered a new population of moonwort in the mountain grasslands.
• The delicate moonwort requires specific soil conditions to thrive.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting moonwort habitats from development.
• The moonwort’s distinctive fertile frond resembles a cluster of tiny grapes.
• Hikers should avoid trampling areas where moonwort grows.