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orpin

orpin

9.9
A plant that lives for many years with toothed leaves and small purplish-white flower clusters
  • noun
translation icon : orpín
  • Clusters of orpin bloomed in the rocky patch behind the cottage in late summer.

Examples

  • The orpin blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • The gardener planted orpin among the succulents to add variety to the flower bed.

  • Botanists often study orpin for its resilience in harsh northern climates.

  • I found an orpin growing in my garden.

  • The orpin in my garden produces beautiful clusters of purplish-white flowers every spring.

  • During our hike, we spotted an orpin growing by the trail, adding color to the landscape.

  • The gardener showed me how to care for the orpin, a plant well-suited for our temperate climate.

Synonyms

livelong
vsorpin
1 9.9

A plant that lives many years with toothed leaves and small purplish-white flowers

is the botanical name used more generally
orpine
vsorpin
9.9

A small hardy plant with thick leaves and clusters of pale purple flowers

is the basic plant term without listing other names
Sedum telephium
vsorpin
  • Specialized
9.8

A plant that lives for several years with thick leaves and small purple flowers

is the general common term not limited to one species
live-forever
vsorpin
9.6

A small hardy plant with thick leaves that forms low clusters and small purple and white flowers

is the general regional plant name not tied to one genus

Surface Forms

orpin singular
orpins plural

Etymology

Orpin comes from Old French orpin, the old name for the same small, tough plant with thick leaves. So orpin today means a hardy plant that lives for many years and often grows on rocks, with clusters of small purplish-white flowers.