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ice plant

/ˈaɪs plænt/

Traduction: Plante succulente des genres Delosperma ou Carpobrotus, souvent à feuilles charnues et fleurs ressemblant à des marguerites, utilisée comme couvre-sol dans les climats arides.

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/ˈaɪs plænt/C1formalscientific
  • frPlante succulente des genres Delosperma ou Carpobrotus, souvent à feuilles charnues et fleurs ressemblant à des marguerites, utilisée comme couvre-sol dans les climats arides.

A succulent plant of the genus Delosperma or Carpobrotus, often with fleshy leaves and daisy-like flowers, commonly used as ground cover in dry climates.

  1. B2formal

    A type of succulent plant with fleshy leaves that often have a frosty or crystalline appearance, belonging to the family Aizoaceae.

    frPlante glaciale

    • The ice plant thrives in dry, coastal environments.
    • She planted ice plants along the garden path for ground cover.
    • The leaves of the ice plant glisten like tiny ice crystals.
  2. Edible plantB2informal

    The leaves of certain ice plant species, used in salads or as a garnish for their salty, tangy flavor.

    frficoïde glaciale, plante à glace

    • Ice plant adds a crunchy texture to summer salads.
    • The chef garnished the dish with fresh ice plant leaves.
    • You can find ice plant at farmers' markets in coastal regions.