Helxine (Noun)
Meaning
One species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Helxine is often found thriving in shaded damp locations in both forest and grassland environments.
- Helxine has heart shaped leaves on long stalks and its flowers appear in early spring.
- Slow-spreading Helxine can be used effectively as a ground cover in damp woodland gardens.
- Helxine can be identified by its tendency to form extensive mats over stone or soil surfaces.
- In nature Helxine often grows together with mosses and small ferns.