noun
- plural of lousewort; parasitic plants of the genus Pedicularis with irregular flowers, found in northern regions
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist identified several species of louseworts growing in the alpine meadow.
- Louseworts are semi-parasitic plants that attach to the roots of grasses.
- The purple flowers of louseworts bloomed throughout the mountain tundra.
- These louseworts were thriving in the nutrient-poor soil of the bog.
- Field guides help hikers distinguish between different types of louseworts.
- The researcher studied how louseworts affect their host plants.