Beef Plant (Noun)
Meaning
South American plant having green to purple or red branches with green to purple ornamental foliage and spikes of insignificant woolly flowers with dry membranous bracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The beef_plant, with its vibrant purple foliage, was a standout in the botanical garden's succulent exhibit.
- The horticulturist carefully pruned the beef_plant to encourage new growth and maintain its ornamental shape.
- Visitors to the conservatory marveled at the unusual appearance of the beef_plant, with its woolly flowers and dry membranous bracts.
- In the desert garden, the beef_plant thrived alongside other drought-tolerant species, its green to purple branches adding a pop of color to the landscape.
- The botanical illustrator spent hours studying the intricate details of the beef_plant, capturing its unique characteristics on paper.