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An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

Example: The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border.

An organism of the kingdom Plantae; now specifically, a living organism of the Embryophyta (land plants) or of the Chlorophyta (green algae), a eukaryote that includes double-membraned chloroplasts in its cells containing chlorophyll a and b, or any organism closely related to such an organism.

Now specifically, a multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells, which have a cell wall.

Any creature that grows on soil or similar surfaces, including plants and fungi.

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.

Example: That gun's not mine! It was planted there by the real murderer!

To place or set something firmly or with conviction.

Example: Plant your feet firmly and give the rope a good tug.

To place in the ground.