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ornamental plant
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plant that is grown for decorative purposes
An ornamental plant is a plant grown primarily for its decorative appearance rather than for food or practical use. These plants matter because they enhance the visual appeal of gardens, homes, and public spaces, making our surroundings more attractive and enjoyable.
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- cultigen
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- Has use
- decoration
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- Ornamental plants
- topic's main category
- Category:Ornamental plants
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Encyclopedic overview
Ornamental petunia plant
Ornamental plants or garden plants are plants that are primarily grown because of their appearance, but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be specially bred cultivars that improve on the original species in qualities such as color, shape, scent, and long-lasting blooms. But "ornamental plant" is not a category recognised in scientific botany as many garden plants are of the original species, not altered by plant breeding. There are many examples of fine ornamental plants that can provide height, privacy, and beauty for any garden. These ornamental perennial plants have seeds that allow them to reproduce. One of the beauties of ornamental grasses is that they are very versatile and low maintenance.
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