underplant
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌplænt/
- Specialized
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planta de cobertura
- Using a dense underplant can help prevent weeds from growing around larger shrubs.
Examples
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We decided to add some colorful underplants near the rose bushes.
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The garden features beautiful underplants that enhance the landscape.
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The gardener selected a colorful underplant to brighten the shady area beneath the trees.
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Hostas are a popular choice as an underplant in many landscaped gardens.
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In the garden, the vibrant flowers attract bees while the green underplants help retain moisture in the soil.
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To enhance the beauty of the landscape, gardeners often choose colorful underplants that bloom in the shade.
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The dense underplants not only add texture but also help prevent soil erosion around the larger trees.
Synonyms
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5.6
Small plants, bushes, and young trees that grow under tall trees in a forest
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3.9
Low plants and bushes that grow under tall trees in a forest
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3.7
Plants that grow low and spread over soil to protect it in gardens
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5.1
A layer of small trees and plants under taller trees
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4.7
A low plant that spreads to cover the ground and stop soil from washing away
Plants that grow under trees or shrubs to make a lower layer of greenery
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Underplant comes from under ('below') and plant ('a living plant'), so it names a plant that is grown beneath larger plants. Think of a small flower tucked under a tree to help remember it.