Landscaping Plants

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a genus of flowering plants, also known as giant rhubarb

  • The gunnera plant is native to South America and is known for its large, umbrella-like leaves.
  • Have you seen the massive gunnera plant in the botanical garden? It's huge!
  • That gunnera plant is a real showstopper, man!
  • Her creativity bloomed like a flourishing gunnera plant in a garden of ideas.

noun a type of flowering shrub in the honeysuckle family, typically with pink or white flowers

  • The abelia plant in the garden is thriving with its vibrant blooms.
  • I love how the abelia bush looks in the backyard.
  • Check out the cool abelia shrub by the fence!
  • Her personality is like an abelia flower, delicate yet resilient.

noun a genus of plants in the rose family Rosaceae

  • The acaena plant is known for its small, spiky fruits.
  • I love how unique the acaena plant looks in my garden.
  • Check out the cool spikes on that acaena plant!
  • The acaena plant's thorny exterior represents its resilience in harsh conditions.

noun a genus of shrubs in the rose family, typically found in dry, rocky areas of western North America

  • The adenostoma shrub is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
  • I saw some adenostoma bushes while hiking in the mountains.
  • Those adenostoma plants are pretty cool-looking.
  • The adenostoma symbolizes resilience in harsh conditions.

noun a type of shrub or small tree native to Africa, known for its dense, evergreen foliage and ornamental qualities

  • African boxwood is a type of wood often used in high-end furniture craftsmanship.
  • I love the unique look of African boxwood in home decor.
  • Check out this cool piece made from African boxwood!
  • Her words were as smooth and polished as African boxwood.

noun African daisy

  • The african daisy is a popular flower in floral arrangements due to its vibrant colors.
  • I love how bright and cheerful african daisies look in the garden.
  • Check out those cool african daisies blooming over there!
  • Her smile was like a burst of sunshine, as radiant as an african daisy.

noun a type of tree native to Africa, belonging to the juniper family

  • The African juniper is a species of juniper native to the mountains of North Africa.
  • I love the smell of African juniper in the air when I go hiking in Morocco.
  • That African juniper tree is lit, it's the perfect spot for a picnic.
  • The African juniper stood tall and strong, symbolizing resilience in the face of adversity.

noun a plant genus in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to southern Africa and commonly known as lily of the Nile

  • The Agapanthus plant is known for its beautiful blue flowers.
  • I planted some Agapanthus in my garden because I love the way they look.
  • Check out those Agapanthus blooms, they're so pretty!
  • Her kindness bloomed like an Agapanthus in the midst of chaos.