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leadwort

leadwort

9.9
A small plant with bright blue flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛdˌwɜrt/
translation icon : plumbago
  • Look at that leadwort!

Examples

  • The gardener planted a row of leadwort along the garden path for their striking blue flowers.

  • Many species of leadwort thrive in sunny, well-drained soil.

  • Some gardeners prefer leadwort as ground cover due to its attractive foliage and blooms.

  • The leadwort blooms beautifully.

  • The garden was beautifully adorned with leadwort, showcasing its vibrant blue flowers.

  • During the summer, leadwort attracts butterflies with its colorful blooms.

  • Many homeowners choose to plant leadwort as an ornamental ground cover due to its striking appearance.

Synonyms

plumbago
vsleadwort
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A garden plant with blue or white flowers often grown for decoration

refers to the same plants but stresses blue flowers more than white ones

Compounds

leadwort family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like herbs, shrubs, and vines that grow in salty places worldwide

Surface Forms

leadwort singular
leadworts plural

Etymology

Leadwort is formed from lead (the metal) and wort (an old word for 'plant'), so it literally means 'lead-plant'. The Latin name Plumbago comes from plumbum 'lead', and that link to 'lead' helps you remember this group of blue-flowered plants.