Barrenwort (Noun)
Meaning
Slow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems; used as ground cover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The barrenwort was planted as a low-maintenance ground cover around the perimeter of the garden.
- Barrenwort is a slow-spreading perennial that can be used to create a weed-suppressing mat under trees or shrubs.
- Despite its delicate appearance, barrenwort is a hardy and adaptable plant that thrives in shaded areas.
- To create a lush carpet under the rose bushes, the gardener planted barrenwort to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
- The barrenwort had been growing for years in the shaded woodland garden, its wiry stems and glossy leaves a testament to its durability.