jewels-of-opar
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Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial succulent plant: "Jewels-of-Opar" is the common name for Talinum paniculatum, an erect, fleshy-stemmed plant known for its tuberous roots, small pink or red flowers arranged in loose clusters (panicles), and ornamental, jewel-like red seed pods.
Examples of Usage
- The garden's dry border was brightened by the delicate flowers and seed pods of the jewels-of-Opar.
- Jewels-of-Opar is a drought-tolerant species often used in xeriscaping.
- The common name jewels-of-Opar refers to the plant's attractive, gem-like fruit.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species and its cultivated varieties.
- The cultivar 'Kingwood Gold' is a popular yellow-leaved form of jewels-of-Opar.
Variants and Related Words
- Talinum paniculatum (n): The scientific botanical name for jewels-of-Opar.
- Fame flower (n): Another common name for the same plant.
- Portulaca family (n): The plant family (Portulacaceae) to which it belongs.
Synonyms
- Fame flower
- Talinum paniculatum (scientific synonym)
Related Phrases
- Ornamental succulent: A descriptive phrase categorizing the plant's type and use.
- Drought-tolerant plant: A phrase describing one of its key characteristics.
Noun
- erect plant with tuberous roots and terminal panicles of red to yellow flowers; southwestern North America to Central America; widely introduced elsewhere