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Definition of parahebe

parahebe

/ˌpær.əˈhiː.bi/
par · a · he · be
Plural:parahebes
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parahebe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, evergreen subshrubs or trailing plants native primarily to New Zealand and Australasia, cultivated in rock gardens for their low-growing habit and profusions of delicate, saucer-shaped white, pink, or blue flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist selected a sprawling parahebe to cascade over the edge of the stone retaining wall in the alpine garden."

• Rhymes for parahebe

• Nearby Words

paradisea
paraguacu
paraguay
parahebe
paraiba
paraiba do sul
parakeet

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'para-' (meaning beside or resembling) and 'Hebe', denoting its close botanical relationship to the plant genus Hebe. Both belong to the plantain family (Plantaginaceae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parahebe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parahebe
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