Definition of sempervivum in English:
sempervivum
noun ˌsɛmpəˈvʌɪvəmˌsempərˈvīvəm
A plant of a genus that includes the houseleek.
Genus Sempervivum, family Crassulaceae
Example sentencesExamples
- I consider sempervivums to be our cold-hardy aloe vera substitute.
- They feature specimens from three unthirsty groups of plants - sedums, sempervivums, and yuccas - all of which display handsome foliage year-round, with a bonus of seasonal bloom.
- Strawberry pots overflow with sedums and sempervivums.
- Aloes and sempervivums are renowned for their staying power.
- Agaves, pelargoniums, yuccas, sedum, sempervivum, cacti - if they can survive your winters or you have a light frost-free place to overwinter them - all are suitable.
Origin
Modern Latin, from Latin semper 'always' + vivus 'living'.