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6 words match “STONECROP”

STONECROP n. 2 definitions
e rocks in Europe, and is spreading in parts of America. See Orpine. Virginian, or Ditch, stonecrop, an American plant (Penthorum sedoides).
CREEPING CHARLIE n.
The stonecrop (Sedum acre).
JACK n.
dian turnip, in which the upright spadix is inclosed. -- Jack-of-the-buttery (Bot.), the stonecrop (Sedum acre). -- Jack-of-the-clock, a figure, usually of a man, on old clocks, which struck the time on the bell. -- Jack-on-both-sides, one who is or tries to be neutral. -- Jack-out-of-office, one who has been in of…
ORPINE n.
places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Called also stonecrop, and live-forever. [Written also orpin.]
PRICKMADAM n.
A name given to several species of stonecrop, used as ingredients of vermifuge medicines. See Stonecrop.
SEDUM n.
A genus of plants, mostly perennial, having succulent leaves and cymose flowers; orpine; stonecrop. Gray.