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stonecrop family

stonecrop family

8.6
Plants like Sedum with thick leaves that store water and need little care
  • noun
  • /ˈstoʊnˌkrɒp ˈfæmɪli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de los sedum
  • Many gardeners choose plants from the stonecrop family because they require minimal watering and are easy to care for.

Examples

  • The stonecrop family includes a wide range of beautiful succulent plants suitable for rock gardens.

  • Botanists classify Sedum, a common garden plant, within the stonecrop family.

  • The stonecrop family includes many drought-resistant plants.

  • Many gardeners love the stonecrop family for its low maintenance.

  • Many gardeners choose plants from the stonecrop family because they thrive in dry conditions and need little water.

  • The stonecrop family consists of various succulent herbs known for their ability to survive in arid environments.

  • With their vibrant colors and resilience, members of the stonecrop family are popular choices for xeriscaping.

Synonyms

Crassulaceae
vsstonecrop family
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small plants with thick leaves like jade and stonecrop that store water

is the common descriptive name rather than the Latin term

Surface Forms

stonecrop family singular
stonecrop families plural

Morphology

stonecrop + family

The phrase is directly compositional: 'stonecrop' names a type of plant and 'family' denotes a taxonomic grouping, so together they mean the taxonomic family containing stonecrops. This noun+noun-family pattern is a standard, cross-linguistic way to indicate a group of related species, making the meaning immediately derivable for learners who know both words.

Etymology

Stonecrop family comes from a simple image: stone + crop describes plants that seem to 'grow' from stones or in rocky soil. These plants have thick leaves that store water, so they 'thrive' in dry, rocky places, which is why the name refers to a group of hardy plants that need little water.