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slipper plant

slipper plant

9.9
A tropical shrub with thick stems that store water and shoe-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : planta zapatilla
  • The slipper plant is prized for its unusual, shoe-shaped bracts and drought resistance.

Examples

  • Unlike true cacti, the slipper plant produces bright yellow, slipper-shaped blooms in summer.

  • Gardeners often choose the slipper plant to add unique texture to desert landscapes.

  • The slipper plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many gardeners love the slipper plant for its unique appearance.

  • The slipper plant is known for its distinctive foot-shaped bracts that attract attention in any garden.

  • With its unique shoe-like flowers, the slipper plant adds an exotic touch to tropical landscapes.

  • Many people appreciate the drought tolerance of the slipper plant, making it a practical choice for arid regions.

Synonyms

slipper spurge
vsslipper plant
  • US
9.9

A tropical shrub like a cactus with thick stems and foot-shaped flowers

is the general name for several similar tropical shrubs not limited to one genus

Surface Forms

slipper plant singular
slipper plants plural

Morphology

slipper + plant

Despite the missing dictionary entry for 'slipper', the compound follows a transparent noun+noun modifier pattern: 'slipper' (a foot covering) + 'plant' denotes a plant that resembles a slipper or has slipper-shaped parts. This shape-based, descriptive naming is directly inferable by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Slipper plant, from the words slipper and plant, gets its name from its flower parts that look like a small shoe or 'slipper'. That's why the name helps you remember this plant: it is the one with shoe-shaped blooms.