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Scleranthus

Scleranthus

1 9.9
A small low plant that forms a mat and often grows like a weed
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Scleranthus
  • Scleranthus species are sometimes used in rock gardens for their mat-forming habit.

Examples

  • Gardeners often struggle to remove Scleranthus due to its resilient, weedy nature.

  • The Scleranthus plant thrives in sandy soil.

  • The botanist discovered a patch of Scleranthus growing along the old stone wall.

  • I found Scleranthus growing in my garden.

  • Scleranthus species are often planted in rock gardens for their low-growing, mat-like appearance.

  • Gardeners appreciate Scleranthus for its ability to thrive in challenging environments, making it a popular choice in landscaping.

  • The vibrant green of Scleranthus adds a lush touch to gardens and can often be seen spreading across rocky areas.

Synonyms

knawel
vsScleranthus
  • UK
9.9

A low plant with narrow leaves and small green flowers that grows in sandy soil

is the scientific genus name for these small Old World annual herbs
knawe
vsScleranthus
  • UK
9.9

A small low plant from Europe and Asia with narrow leaves and small green flowers

is the scientific genus name for these annual herbs from the Old World

Compounds

Scleranthus annuus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small low-growing plant with narrow leaves and tiny green flowers that grows in dry sandy soil

Surface Forms

Scleranthus singular
Scleranthus plural

Etymology

Scleranthus comes from Greek parts scler- 'hard' and -anthus 'flower', the same -anthus you see in chrysanthemum. So it literally means 'hard flower', a useful image for these small, tough plants that grow in dry, rocky ground and are often hard to pull up.