sun plant
- noun
:
planta del sol
- She planted a row of sun plants along the edge of the walkway for an eye-catching display.
Examples
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Many gardeners use sun plants as ground cover due to their drought tolerance and colorful appearance.
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The sun plant brightened the garden with its vibrant blooms all summer long.
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The sun plant blooms beautifully in the summer.
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I bought a sun plant for my garden.
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Many gardeners use sun plants as ground cover due to their drought tolerance and colorful appearance.
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She planted a row of sun plants along the edge of the walkway for an eye-catching display.
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The sun plant brightened the garden with its vibrant blooms all summer long.
Synonyms
A low garden plant with thick, moss-like leaves and bright flowers
A low spreading plant with many small bright flowers for sunny gardens
A small garden plant with bright flowers that open in sunlight
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound 'sun plant' is compositionally transparent: 'sun' modifies 'plant' to indicate a plant associated with or thriving in sunlight, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a sun-loving plant (often ornamental). Although the precise botanical details (e.g., Portulaca, succulent foliage) are not deducible, the core meaning is directly derived from the constituents.
Etymology
Sun plant The name sun plant comes from the way this plant acts in bright sun: its bright flowers open in the day and its thick leaves hold water so it survives in hot, dry places. So gardeners call it sun plant to remember it is best in sunny spots and gives bright colour all summer.
