garden plant

[ˈɡɑːrdən plɑːnt]
nounfemininepl: garden plants / plantas de jardim
planta de jardim
1. A plant that is cultivated and grown in a garden for ornamental, culinary, or medicinal purposes
The roses are beautiful garden plants that bloom in spring.
As rosas são plantas de jardim bonitas que florescem na primavera.
2. Any vegetation specifically selected and maintained in a landscaped outdoor space
She tends to her garden plants every morning.
Ela cuida de suas plantas de jardim todas as manhãs.
In Brazilian culture, gardening is a popular hobby, especially among middle and upper-class families. Garden plants are valued both for aesthetic purposes and for practical cultivation of herbs and vegetables. In the US, garden plants are central to the concept of the American lawn and suburban landscaping aesthetic.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ornamental plantcultivated plantlandscaping plantherbaceous plantflowering plant
Antonyms / Antônimos
wild plantweedinvasive planthouseplant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planta de jardim
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
planta de jardim / flor de jardim
Flor de jardim often used when referring to flowering plants specifically
São Paulo
planta ornamental
More formal, often used in urban gardening contexts
Portugal
planta de jardim / planta ornamental
Similar to Brazilian usage; planta ornamental more formal

Related Words

gardeninghorticulturebotanylandscapingperennialannualseedling

Related Idioms & Phrases

to plant a garden
to tend one's garden
garden-variety (common, ordinary)
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