What is "sandwort"

Sandwort \Sand"wort`\, n. (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Arenaria, low, tufted herbs (order Caryophyllace[ae].)

n. Any of several plants in the genus ''Arenaria'', (taxlink Minuartia genus noshow=1), and (taxlink Moehringia genus noshow=1).

1. n. loosely matted plant with mosslike foliage studded with tiny starry 4-petaled white blossoms; mountains of central and southern Europe [syn: Moehringia mucosa]

2. low-growing herb having clusters of small white-flowers 4-petaled flowers [syn: Moehringia lateriflora]

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

Sandwort is the common name of several plants, which may be members of the following genera:

• Arenaria
• Minuartia
• Moehringia