Definition

A type of evergreen plant that grows low to the ground, often used as ground cover in gardens. It has toothed leaves and small white flowers, and is commonly found in shaded areas.

Example

The gardener planted pachysandra along the pathway to create a lush green border.

Conversation

I just planted some new flowers in my garden.

That sounds great! Did you add any pachysandra as ground cover?

Yes, I did! I heard they’re really low maintenance.

Absolutely, they’re perfect for filling in those tricky spots.

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Root Explanation

Pachysandra is derived from the Greek roots "pachys" (meaning thick) and "andra" (meaning male or man). The word refers to a genus of plants characterized by their thick, leathery leaves, often used in landscaping.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thick' ('pachys') leaves and 'man' ('andra') to remember that 'pachysandra' refers to a plant with thick foliage.

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