Ground Cover (Noun)
Meaning 1
Low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was teeming with a variety of ground cover, including ferns, wildflowers, and mosses.
- The dense ground cover made it difficult to walk through the forest without tripping or getting tangled.
- The park ranger explained that the ground cover in this area was particularly sensitive to foot traffic and asked us to stay on the trail.
- The forest's ground cover was a mix of native and non-native species, which the conservation team was working to restore to its natural state.
- The ground cover in the forest was so thick that it was hard to see the small stream running through it.