释义 |
knawel /ˈnɔːɪl /nounA low-growing inconspicuous plant of the pink family, which grows in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.- Genus Scleranthus, family Caryophyllaceae.
I saw no shepherd's purse after December 27th, but knawel was in flower as late as January 18th....- Other related species include stitchwort and chickweed, catchflies, knawels, pearlworts and sea-spurreys.
- Self-pollination allows for distinct races to develop and several sub-species of annual knawel have been recognised, however their status in Ireland has not been investigated.
OriginLate 16th century: from German Knauel, Knäuel 'knotgrass'. Rhymeswithdrawal |