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Noun sun plant has 1 sense
  1. rose moss, sun plant, Portulaca grandiflora - widely cultivated in many varieties for its fleshy mosslike foliage and profusion of brightly colored flowers
    --1 is a kind of portulaca

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Sun Plant

The term "sun plant" refers to a variety of plants that thrive in direct sunlight and require several hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth. These plants have adapted to withstand the intense heat and brightness of the sun, making them ideal additions to sunny gardens or as indoor plants placed near windows.

Sense 1: Noun

In the botanical sense, a sun plant typically refers to a plant species that has evolved to photosynthesize efficiently under direct sunlight. These plants often have leaves that are thick, waxy or have fine hairs on the surface to prevent water loss and damage from excessive sun exposure.

Example: The sun plant, also known as the succulent Sedum spurium, showcases vibrant red foliage when exposed to ample sunlight.

Sense 2: Adjective

As an adjective, the term "sun plant" describes any plant or vegetation that prefers or requires exposure to abundant sunlight to grow healthy and thrive.

Example: The sun plant garden required a specific selection of plants that can tolerate intense sunlight and excel in hot climates.

Sense 3: Verb

Used as a verb, "sun plant" refers to the action of placing a plant in a location where it can receive ample sunlight to promote growth and development.

Example: Make sure to sun plant your herbs near a south-facing window for at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

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