1. plural of toothwort; parasitic plants of the broomrape family that lack chlorophyll and grow on the roots of other plants
Usage: botanical
2. plural of toothwort; woodland plants of the mustard family with toothed leaves and small white or pink flowers
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The botanist discovered several toothworts growing in the shaded forest floor.
• These toothworts are parasitic and depend entirely on their host plants for nutrients.
• Spring toothworts bloom early in the woodland before the tree canopy fills in.
• The hiker photographed the delicate white flowers of the toothworts along the trail.
• Toothworts are indicator species for healthy deciduous forest ecosystems.
• The field guide helped us identify the different species of toothworts in the area.