noun
- plural of moonwort; small ferns of the genus Botrychium with distinctive grape-like clusters of spore cases
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist discovered several moonworts growing in the shaded forest floor.
- Moonworts are often difficult to spot due to their small size and inconspicuous appearance.
- The nature preserve protects rare moonworts and other native fern species.
- She photographed the delicate moonworts for her field guide project.
- These moonworts typically emerge in late spring after the soil warms.
- The hiking trail featured interpretive signs about local moonworts and their habitat.