sandwort (n.)

  1. loosely matted plant with moss-like foliage studded with tiny starry four-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe

    [ Syn: moehringia mucosa ]

  2. low-growing herb having clusters of small white four-petaled flowers

    [ Syn: moehringia lateriflora ]

  3. low-growing chiefly perennial plant usually with small white flowers suitable for e.g. rock gardens

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