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orpin

/ˈɔː.pɪn/

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noun

/ˈɔː.pɪn/formalscientific
  • ruМноголетнее растение, произрастающее в северных умеренных регионах, характеризующееся зубчатыми листьями и соцветиями мелких пурпурно-белых цветков.

A perennial plant native to northern temperate regions, characterized by toothed leaves and clusters of small purplish-white flowers.

  1. A perennial plantC1formal

    A northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and clusters of small purplish-white flowers, also known as Sedum telephium or stonecrop.

    ruМноголетнее растение

    • The orpin grows well in rocky soil and partial shade.
    • In the garden, the orpin's purplish-white flowers attract bees.
    • She identified the plant as orpin by its toothed leaves.

    Synonymslive-foreverstonecrop