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aeonium
noun[ C or U ]
uk /iˈəʊ.ni.əm/ us /iˈoʊ.ni.əm/
a kind of succulent plant (= one with thick leaves and stems that can store a lot of water) that grows in flat, round shapes :
Aeonium is a striking bushy succulent with rosettes of deep purple, almost black leaves.
Aeoniums need regular watering in the summer.
The purple aeonium stands one metre tall when mature.
Declining frosts are allowing tropical plants, like aeonium from the Canary Islands, to thrive.
The purple aeonium looks stunning on its own in a pot.
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