dichondra
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of creeping perennial plant: "Dichondra" refers to a low-growing, spreading plant with hairy stems, round to kidney-shaped leaves, and very small white or greenish flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or as a substitute for grass in lawns, particularly in warm climates.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The gardener planted dichondra as a lush, green ground cover in the shady part of the yard.
- In some regions, dichondra is preferred over traditional grass because it requires less water.
Advanced Usage
- "Dichondra lawn": A lawn area specifically planted with dichondra instead of grass.
- Their dichondra lawn stays green throughout the summer with minimal maintenance.
Variants and Related Words
- Dichondra micrantha (n): A specific, common species of dichondra, also known as Asian ponysfoot or kidney weed.
- Dichondra micrantha is often considered a weed in some gardens but cultivated as a lawn alternative in others.
Synonyms
- Ground cover: A general term for low-growing plants used to cover the soil.
- Creeping plant: A plant that grows horizontally along the ground.
Related Terms
- Herbaceous perennial: A non-woody plant that lives for more than two years, a category which includes dichondra.
- Orbicular/reniform: Botanical terms describing the round or kidney-shaped leaves characteristic of dichondra.
Noun
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a creeping perennial herb with hairy stems and orbicular to reniform leaves and small white to greenish flowers; used as a grass substitute in warm regions
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