Stonecress (Noun)
Meaning
Any Old World herb of the genus Aethionema; native of sunny limestone habitats.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stonecress is native to the sunny limestone habitats found in various parts of Europe and Asia.
- During the summer months, stonecress can be spotted blooming in the dry areas of the mountainous regions.
- Stonecress is often found in crevices and cracks of limestone rocks where other plants have difficulty growing.
- The botanical name 'Aethionema' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as stonecress, which consists of about 20 species.
- Stonecress, a perennial herb of the genus Aethionema, prefers well-drained alkaline soil in full sun.