Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A plant habitually growing on or among rocks.
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Examples
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-- A pretty dwarf perennial rock-plant bearing pale blue flowers in May and June.
Gardening for the Million Alfred Pink
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It seldom exceeds a foot in height, and, on this account, may be regarded as a suitable rock-plant.
The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 5 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed William Curtis 1772
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