noun
- Plural of fogfruit; small creeping or trailing plants of the genus Phyla (formerly Lippia), native to warm regions of the Americas, with small clustered flowers and used in gardens and as ground cover.
Usage: Chiefly botanical and horticultural; Also called frostweed or fogfruit in singular form
Examples
- The gardener planted fogfruits along the pathway as a low-maintenance ground cover.
- Fogfruits thrive in warm climates and require minimal water once established.
- These native fogfruits attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
- The small pink and white flowers of fogfruits bloom throughout the growing season.