Tower Cress (Noun)
Meaning 1
Or genus Arabis: erect cress widely distributed throughout Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tower cress grows abundantly in moist meadows and along streams throughout Europe.
- The genus Arabis, commonly known as tower cress, includes over 80 species of flowering plants.
- Tower cress has a unique growth habit, with erect stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height.
- In the garden, tower cress is often grown as an ornamental, valued for its delicate white flowers.
- The edible leaves of tower cress can be used in salads, adding a peppery flavor to dishes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
European cress having stiff erect stems; sometimes placed in genus Turritis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.