also: つるせいしょくぶつ
creeper; trailing plant
A plant that grows along the ground or climbs by tendrils, similar to a vine. Often used in botanical or gardening contexts.
I planted a creeper in the garden and let it climb the fence.
Creepers are suitable for covering the ground.
A more general term for climbing plants; つる性植物 specifically emphasizes the trailing or creeping habit.
Common mixed-kana spelling; つる is often written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 蔓; reading まんせいしょくぶつ is restricted to this form.
Kanji spelling with the more common reading つるせいしょくぶつ; less frequent than the mixed-kana form.
Compound of つる (蔓, 'vine') + 性 (せい, 'nature') + 植物 (しょくぶつ, 'plant').