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Definition of jade plant

jade plant

Plural:jade plants
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jade plant Lexical Profile

• noun

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A popular evergreen succulent plant (Crassula ovata) native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, characterized by thick, fleshy, oval-shaped green leaves and small white or pink flowers, widely grown globally as a low-maintenance houseplant.

Example

"She placed a potted jade plant on the sunny windowsill to bring a touch of greenery to her home office."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to colloquially as a 'money plant' or 'lucky plant' due to cultural associations with financial success, though these common names are also shared by several entirely unrelated species.

• Nearby Words

jacobin
jacobinia
jade
jade plant
jaeger
jagala
jagua

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the rich, jade-green color of its fleshy leaves.

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