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Definition of "stonecrop" [stone•crop]

  • Any of various plants of the genus Sedum, having fleshy leaves and variously colored flowers. (noun)
  • Any of various related plants. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "stonecrop" in a sentence
  • "But also stonecrop, which is a common name for sedum."
  • "The stonecrop is the finest of roof-plants, sometimes forming"
  • "Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a classic fall plant for container gardens because that's when it looks its best."