HOUSELEEK
\hˈa͡ʊsliːk], \hˈaʊsliːk], \h_ˈaʊ_s_l_iː_k]\
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A succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum (S. tectorum), originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of life under drought and heat; - called also ayegreen.
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A succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum (S. tectorum), originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of life under drought and heat; - called also ayegreen.
By Noah Webster.
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Sempervivum tectorum-h. Small, Sedum.
By Robley Dunglison
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