Tortoise Plant (Noun)
Meaning
South African vine having a massive rootstock covered with deeply fissured bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tortoise plant was discovered by European settlers in the early 18th century and was prized for its unique appearance and hardiness.
- Tortoise plant can grow quite large and has a spread of up to 5 meters in diameter.
- Kleinmond Nature Reserve in South Africa has a program in place to protect and propagate the endangered tortoise plant.
- At the botanical garden, visitors from around the world came to marvel at the ancient tortoise plant on display.
- The expert carefully pruned the tortoise plant's massive rootstock to encourage new growth and prevent rot.