Groundcover (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.
Examples
- The homeowner chose a low-maintenance groundcover to stabilize the soil on the steep slope behind her house.
- English ivy is a popular groundcover for deep shade areas, but it can be invasive in some regions.
- The gardener planted a mix of creeping thyme and vinca minor as a groundcover to fill in the gaps between the stepping stones.
- Pachysandra is a slow-growing groundcover that thrives in deep shade and can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
- The park ranger recommended using a native groundcover to stabilize the soil on the hillside and prevent erosion.
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Meaning 2
Small plants other than saplings growing on a forest floor.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dense layer of groundcover on the forest floor made it difficult to spot the tiny rabbits hopping through the underbrush.
- Thimbleberry and salal are common groundcovers in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, providing food and shelter for a variety of wildlife.
- As the forest floor received more sunlight, the diversity of groundcover plants began to increase, including species of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses.
- The park ranger warned hikers to stay on the trail to avoid damaging the sensitive groundcover in the old-growth forest.
- A mix of creeping juniper and bearberry formed a lush groundcover on the forest floor, providing a habitat for small mammals and insects.