Rock Cress (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several rock-loving cresses of the genus Arabis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers carefully made their way along the mountain path, past patches of delicate rock cress growing in the cracks of the stone.
- In that region the limestone cliffs were covered with rock cress, creating a beautiful display of white flowers in the spring.
- Studying the plant life of rocky cliffs and outcroppings revealed an abundance of rock cress in the area.
- The botanist examined a sample of rock cress found in the Alpine region, noting its similarities to other Arabis species.
- Due to its hardiness, rock cress thrives in poor soil conditions often found in rocky cracks and crevices.