stonecrop
/'stounkrɔp/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of succulent plant: "stonecrop" refers to any of various hardy, low-growing plants of the genus Sedum, characterized by thick, fleshy leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers, typically found in temperate regions.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The stonecrop in the rock garden is thriving despite the drought.
- We planted yellow-flowered stonecrop to add color to the dry, sunny slope.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective term: "Stonecrop" can be used to refer to a group or planting of these plants.
- The stonecrop provides excellent ground cover on the bank.
Variants and Related Words
- Sedum (n): The botanical genus name for stonecrop.
- Sedums are popular in xeriscaping.
- Succulent (n/adj): A broader category of plants with thick, water-storing tissues, which includes stonecrop.
- The garden features several types of succulents, including stonecrop.
Synonyms
- Sedum: The scientific genus name, often used interchangeably in gardening contexts.
- Orpine (n): A common name for some species within the genus, particularly .
Related Phrases
- Stonecrop family: An informal way to refer to plants of the genus or the broader Crassulaceae family.
- Many plants in the stonecrop family are drought-tolerant.
Noun
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any of various northern temperate plants of the genus Sedum having fleshy leaves and red or yellow or white flowers
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