| overgrow |
to grow over with a thick cover of leaves. |
| palm2 |
any of a certain group of tropical plants. Some palms become very large trees without branches and are topped by crowns of large leaves shaped like feathers. |
| palmetto |
a small palm that has leaves shaped like a fan. |
| petal |
one of the separate leaves that form the outer part of a flower head. Petals are usually a different color from the plant's other leaves. |
| pine1 |
an evergreen tree with cones and leaves shaped like needles. [1/2 definitions] |
| pineapple |
the tropical plant that bears this fruit. The pineapple plant has sword-like leaves and grows low to the ground. [1/2 definitions] |
| plant |
one of a large group of living things that use sunlight to make their own food. Most plants have leaves, stems, roots and either flowers or cones. Plants use a green pigment called chlorophyll to absorb energy from sunlight. Grasses, trees, vines, vegetables, cactuses, ferns and mosses are plants. [1/5 definitions] |
| poinsettia |
a plant native to Mexico and Central America that has small yellow flowers surrounded by large red, white, or pink leaves that look like flower petals. |
| poison ivy |
a North American plant with shiny leaves in groups of three and white berries. If it touches the skin, poison ivy can cause an itchy rash. [1/2 definitions] |
| poplar |
a tall tree that grows rapidly and has wide leaves. Aspen and cottonwood are members of the poplar family. [1/2 definitions] |
| primrose |
a plant that grows tube-shaped flowers in many colors. Primroses have large leaves at the base of the flower stalk. |
| rake1 |
a tool that has a long handle and a row of teeth or prongs at one end. It is used to gather hay or fallen leaves or to smooth down soil. [1/4 definitions] |
| rhododendron |
a shrub or small tree with flat evergreen leaves and clusters of bright pink, red, purple, white, or yellow flowers. |
| rhubarb |
a plant with long green or reddish stalks, which are often cooked with sugar and eaten in pies and other desserts. The leaves of rhubarb are poisonous. |
| rust |
a plant disease that causes reddish brown or black spots on leaves and stems. It is caused by a fungus. [1/3 definitions] |
| sagebrush |
a bushy plant with silver leaves that have a pleasant smell. It has white or yellow flowers and grows in the dry plains of the western United States. |
| scallion |
an onion with a small white bulb and long green leaves shaped like tubes. |
| shamrock |
a clover plant with leaves that have three parts. It is the national emblem of Ireland. |
| spearmint |
a common mint plant. Spearmint leaves produce an oil that is used for flavoring. |
| spinach |
a green plant with leaves, often eaten as a vegetable. |
| spruce1 |
an evergreen tree with hanging cones and short, thin leaves shaped like needles. [1/2 definitions] |