Wall Rue (Noun)
Meaning
Small delicate spleenwort found on a steep slope (as a wall or cliff) of Eurasia and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wall rue, a small and delicate spleenwort, was discovered growing on a steep slope in the mountains of Eurasia.
- Wall rue is a rare and endangered species found primarily on cliffs and rocky outcrops in North America.
- Hikers often overlook the tiny wall rue plants that cling to the sides of steep slopes and cliffs.
- The wall rue's unique ability to thrive in rocky crevices has allowed it to survive in areas with limited soil and harsh weather conditions.
- Botanists have been studying the wall rue's adaptations that enable it to grow on nearly vertical surfaces with minimal soil and moisture.