Planta (en. Plant)

/plɑ̃.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An organ of a plant that transports nutrients.
The tomato plant in the garden attracts many insects.
La planta de tomates dans le jardin attire de nombreux insectes.
A collection of plant species.
The Mediterranean plant is rich in biodiversity.
La planta méditerranéenne est riche en biodiversité.
A term used to refer to an industrial facility.
The new production plant is operational.
La nueva planta de production est opérationnelle.

Etymology

From the Latin 'planta', which means 'plant, shoot, organ' rooted.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indoor plant
Plant cultivated inside a house or building.
plante d'intérieur
edible plant
Plant whose parts can be consumed.
plante comestible
medicinal plant
Plant used for its healing properties.
plante médicinale

Related Words

planter
A person who plants or cultivates plants.
planteur
plantation
The action of planting or setting plants on a plot of land.
plantation
replanting
The action of replanting vegetation.
replantation

Slang Meanings

Planta
He has a lot of plants in his apartment; he's a true planta!
Il a beaucoup de plantes dans son appart, c'est un vrai planta!
Pot planter
She has become a pot planter, always on the lookout for new varieties.
Elle est devenue un planteur de pot, toujours à l'affût de nouvelles variétés.