succulent (juteux; savoureux)
Thereof, what does the name succulent mean?
The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning ‘juice’, or ‘sap’. Succulent plants may store water in various structures, such as leaves and stems. … Some definitions also include roots, thus geophytes that survive unfavorable periods by dying back to underground storage organs may be regarded as succulents.
cactus. noun. (botanique) genre de plantes grasses dont la tige est en général charnue, garnir d’aiguillons en faisceaux et ordinairement dépourvue de feuilles. Le genre compte le nopal, la raquette parmi ses espèces. cactus ? cactus.
Beside above, what is the synonym of succulent?
juicy, moist, luscious, lush, fleshy, pulpy, soft, tender, fresh, ripe. choice, mouth-watering, appetizing, flavoursome, flavourful, tasty, delicious, delectable, palatable, toothsome. informal scrumptious, scrummy, yummy, finger-licking, delish. British informal moreish, peng. literary ambrosial.
What is succulent called in French?
(Botany) plante f grasse.
Are succulents plants?
succulent, any plant with thick fleshy tissues adapted to water storage. … Succulent plants are found in more than 60 plant families, with members of Aizoaceae, Cactaceae, and Crassulaceae being dominantly succulent. A number are cultivated as ornamentals and houseplants, including Aloe, Echeveria, Kalanchoe, and others.
What does succulent mean in slang?
Is succulent a word in English?
full of juice; juicy.
Why are they called succulents?
Succulents first cropped up in areas with long dry seasons (such as Africa), since they store water in their leaves. 2 They get their name from their thick, sap-filled leaves. Succulent comes from the Latin word “sucus,” which means juice or sap. … 3 Approximately 60 different plant families contain succulents.
