Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum (Noun)
Meaning
Old World annual widely naturalized in warm regions having white flowers and fleshy foliage covered with hairs that resemble ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mesembryanthemum crystallinum has been a popular ornamental plant for centuries due to its striking appearance and ice-like hairs on its foliage.
- In warm regions, mesembryanthemum crystallinum can often be seen growing wild in disturbed areas such as roadsides and construction sites.
- While mesembryanthemum crystallinum can be an attractive addition to the garden, its invasive tendencies make it a weed in many regions.
- The mesembryanthemum crystallinum's flowers are showy white blooms that thrive in sandy soils with minimal watering.
- Mesembryanthemum crystallinum seeds sprout and mature rapidly in their environment, which has contributed to their naturalization around the world.