spearwort
/ˈspɪrˌwɜrt/
noun
- A type of plant in the buttercup family, typically found in wet or marshy areas, with spear-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
- The hiker identified a spearwort growing near the edge of the pond.
- In the marsh, the bright yellow blossoms of the spearwort stood out against the green.
- Spearwort is often used in traditional herbal remedies for skin irritations.