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purpleheart

purpleheart

8.0
A low plant with long purple leaves used as ground cover or in pots
  • noun
  • /ˈpɜrplˌhɑrt/
translation icon : púrpura
  • After planting purpleheart along the walkway, the garden looked much more colorful.

Examples

  • She placed a pot of purpleheart on the patio to brighten the space.

  • The landscaper recommended purpleheart for its vibrant color and easy maintenance.

  • The purpleheart plant adds vibrant color to the garden.

  • I bought a few purplehearts for my flower pots.

  • The landscaper recommended purpleheart for its vibrant color and easy maintenance.

  • After planting purpleheart along the walkway, the garden looked much more colorful.

  • She placed a pot of purpleheart on the patio to brighten the space.

Surface Forms

purpleheart singular
purplehearts plural

Morphology

purpleheart = purple + heart (semi-transparent) = purple + heart

The plant name transparently combines 'purple' and 'heart' (likely referring to colour or shape), but the specific botanical referent is lexicalized and not fully predictable.

Etymology

A helpful way to remember the plant purpleheart is that its name joins purple and heart to point to its bright purple leaves. The plant is low and eye-catching for its purple colour, which is why people call it purpleheart.