Heartleaf (Noun)
Meaning 1
Evergreen low-growing perennial having mottled green and silvery-grey heart-shaped pungent leaves; Virginia to South Carolina.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Heartleaf is an attractive spreading ground cover with heart-shaped leaves that are mottled with silver and gray.
- The heartleaf plant, with its unique mottled leaves, is often used as a decorative element in hanging baskets.
- Gardeners in Virginia and the Carolinas often plant heartleaf in shaded areas where its pungent leaves can repel pests.
- This low-maintenance evergreen is perfect for shady areas where heartleaf can spread out and thrive.
- The silvery mottling on heartleaf gives it an attractive, shimmering quality in low light conditions.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Wild ginger having persistent heart-shaped pungent leaves; West Virginia to Alabama.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.