Definition

A type of plant that is grown beneath other plants, often to provide ground cover or support for the upper plants.

Example

The gardener decided to underplant with ferns to create a lush, green base for the taller flowers.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about using an underplant in your garden?

I haven't, but it sounds interesting! What exactly is it?

It's a plant that grows underneath others to add more greenery.

That sounds like a great way to make the garden look fuller!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To plant something beneath another plant or structure, often to provide support or enhance growth.

Example

Gardeners often underplant flowers to create a fuller look in their gardens.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about how to underplant those trees in your yard?

Not really, but I want to make it look nice.

You could add some flowers to underplant them for color.

Root Explanation

Underplant → It is formed from "under" (from Old English "under", meaning beneath or below) and "plant" (from Latin "plantare", meaning to plant or set in the ground). The word "underplant" means to plant beneath or among other plants, typically referring to planting lower-growing plants under taller ones.

Memory Tip

Think of planting something 'beneath' ('under') other plants — that's what underplant means.

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