woody plant
Definition
- Noun:
- A plant with hard, woody tissue: A "woody plant" is a plant that produces wood as its structural tissue. This wood, composed of lignin, provides strength and support, allowing the plant to grow tall and live for many years. The stems, and sometimes roots, become hard and rigid.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Oak trees and pine trees are common examples of a woody plant.
- The garden design contrasts herbaceous flowers with a background of woody plants like shrubs.
- Unlike grasses, a woody plant develops persistent stems above ground.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term "woody plant" is used to distinguish a major plant life form (trees, shrubs, lianas) from non-woody "herbaceous plants."
- The study focused on the drought resistance of native woody plants.
Variants and Related Words
- Woody (adj): Having the nature of or resembling wood; lignified.
- The stem became woody after several years of growth.
- Lignin (n): The complex polymer that hardens cell walls in wood and bark.
- Tree (n): A perennial woody plant with a single main stem or trunk.
- Shrub (n): A woody plant of relatively low height, with multiple stems.
- Liana (n): A long-stemmed, woody vine that is rooted in the soil and climbs trees.
Synonyms
- Ligneous plant: A formal, botanical synonym for a woody plant.
- Xylophyte: A less common term for a woody plant.
Related Phrases
- Woody perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years and has woody stems.
- Roses are woody perennials that require pruning.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems
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