noun
- Plural of awlwort; small aquatic or semi-aquatic plants of the genus Subularia, characterized by narrow, awl-shaped leaves.
Usage: botanical term; typically used in plural form
Examples
- Awlworts are found in shallow freshwater habitats across temperate regions.
- The botanist identified several species of awlworts in the pond survey.
- Awlworts get their name from their distinctive awl-shaped leaves.
- These small plants are often overlooked in wetland ecosystems.