Wartwort is a common name for a variety of plants that are used in traditional medicine as remedies for warts. Some of the synonyms for the word "wartwort" are: 1. Gallwort - This name comes from the fact that the plant was also used to treat gallstones and other gallbladder problems. 2. Stonecrop - This name is used to describe plants that grow in rocky or stony areas. Wartworts are often found growing in such environments. 3. Mouse-ear - This name refers to the shape of the plant's leaves, which resemble the ears of a mouse. 4. Irish moss - This is a name given to several different species of red algae that are used in traditional medicine, including some species that are also known as wartworts. 5. Genital warts - This refers specifically to the use of wartworts to treat warts that appear on or around the genitals.