noun
- any of various plants with star-shaped flowers or leaves, especially those in the genus Stellaria
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist identified several species of starwort growing in the meadow.
- Common starwort can be found in moist woodland areas.
- The delicate white flowers of starwort bloom in early spring.
- Starwort is often considered a weed in cultivated gardens.
- The field guide showed detailed illustrations of different starwort varieties.