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pigface

pigface

7.8
A plant with thick fleshy leaves and bright flowers that grows on coasts
  • noun
  • Australian
translation icon : uña de gato
  • The pigface plant thrives in sandy soil.

Examples

  • The bright pink flowers of pigface attract many pollinators in the summer.

  • I saw a beautiful pigface blooming by the beach.

  • The sand dunes were covered in vibrant pigface during the spring.

  • Gardeners often plant pigface to prevent soil erosion along the coast.

  • In the garden, the vibrant pigface plants bloomed with bright flowers, attracting butterflies.

  • During our coastal hike, we discovered a patch of pigface thriving among the rocks.

  • The succulent leaves of the pigface are not only beautiful but also retain moisture well.

Synonyms

pigmy talinum
vspigface
  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant with narrow thick leaves and deep pink flowers near the ground

grows mainly in coastal areas and has thicker broader fleshy leaves

Surface Forms

pigface singular
pigfaces plural

Morphology

pigface = pig + face (semi-transparent) = pig + face

The components 'pig' and 'face' are visible, but the specific referent being a succulent plant (a common name) is metaphorical and not directly deducible by learners.

Etymology

Pigface for the coastal plant probably comes from the simple words pig and face, because the plant's round, fleshy flowers and leaves look a little like a pig's 'snout'. That's why this bright, low-growing fleshy plant found on beaches is called pigface.