1. a parasitic plant with white or pinkish flowers and a scaly underground stem that lacks chlorophyll
Usage: botanical
2. a woodland plant with deeply divided leaves and white or purple flowers
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The toothwort emerged from the forest floor in early spring.
• Botanists found several species of toothwort growing near the oak trees.
• The parasitic toothwort derives nutrients from the roots of host plants.
• Toothwort flowers bloom before the tree canopy fully develops.
• The scaly stem of toothwort resembles a row of teeth.
• Hikers often overlook the small white toothwort flowers among fallen leaves.