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Mesembryanthemum

Mesembryanthemum

9.9
A South African plant that lives one or two years and opens its flowers in bright sunlight
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛzɛmˌbriˈænθəməm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Mesembriantemo
  • The Mesembryanthemum bloomed spectacularly as soon as the midday sun hit the garden.

Examples

  • She planted several Mesembryanthemums to add color to her sunniest flower bed.

  • Many gardeners love planting Mesembryanthemums for their vibrant colors.

  • Botanists often study the Mesembryanthemum for its unique flowering habits.

  • The Mesembryanthemum blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • The Mesembryanthemum opened its flowers wide in the bright afternoon sun.

  • Gardeners appreciate the Mesembryanthemum because its blooms only appear on sunny days.

  • Her favorite plant, the Mesembryanthemum, thrives in direct sunlight and brightens her garden.

Synonyms

genus Mesembryanthemum
vsMesembryanthemum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of South African plants with flowers that open only in bright sunlight

is the same meaning but uses a shorter name without the taxonomic label

Compounds

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with thick, fleshy leaves that look like ice crystals and white flowers

Mesembryanthemum edule
  • Specialized
9.9

A low spreading South African plant with thick leaves and sour, edible fruit

genus Mesembryanthemum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of South African plants with flowers that open only in bright sunlight

Surface Forms

Mesembryanthemum singular
Mesembryanthemums plural

Etymology

Mesembryanthemum comes from Greek parts mesembry- 'midday' and -anthemum 'flower', so it means 'midday flower' and is a handy way to remember these plants open their blooms only in bright sun.