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orpine

/ˈɔː.paɪn/

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noun

/ˈɔː.paɪn/C2formalscientific
  • 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. Perennial plantC2formal

    A perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers.

    ruМноголетнее растение

    • The orpine grows well in rocky, well-drained soil.
    • In late summer, the orpine produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers.
    • Gardeners often use orpine in rock gardens for its attractive foliage.

    Synonymslive-foreverstonecrop