noun
- Plural of moorwort; plants that grow on moorland, especially low-growing herbaceous or shrubby species adapted to acidic, boggy soils.
Usage: chiefly British; botanical/ecological term
Examples
- The moorworts on the Scottish highlands display remarkable adaptation to harsh weather conditions.
- Botanists catalogued several species of moorworts during their field survey.
- The acidic soil supports a variety of moorworts including heathers and bilberries.
- Traditional moorland management practices help preserve native moorworts.
- Moorworts are essential components of the moorland ecosystem.