mesembryanthemum

American

[muh-zem-bree-an-thuh-muhm] / məˌzɛm briˈæn θə məm /

noun

any of various chiefly Old World plants of the genus Mesembryanthemum, having thick, fleshy leaves and often showy flowers.

mesembryanthemum British

/ mɪzˌɛmbrɪˈænθɪməm /

noun

any plant of a South African genus ( Mesembryanthemum ) of succulent-leaved prostrate or erect plants widely grown in gardens and greenhouses: family Aizoaceae See fig marigold ice plant Livingstone daisy

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Etymology

Origin of mesembryanthemum

< New Latin (Linnaeus), irregular < Greek mesēmbrí ( a ) midday + ánthemon flower

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