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Definition of baby sun rose
baby sun rose
Plural:baby sun roses
baby sun rose Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A fast-growing, mat-forming succulent plant native to southern Africa, characterized by fleshy, heart-shaped green leaves and small, bright pink or reddish-purple daisy-like flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted baby sun rose along the top of the retaining wall to create a lush, drought-tolerant ground cover that would cascade over the edge."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the plant's small, brightly colored flowers that resemble miniature roses and tend to open fully only in direct sunlight. Despite the name, it is a succulent in the ice plant family, not a true rose.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baby sun rose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baby sun rose