misplant

/mɪsˈplɑnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant or seedling that has been placed in the wrong position or soil.

“The gardener was careful not to plant the delicate seedling, but her assistant made a mistake and it became a misplant.”

2. verb

To plant something in an incorrect position or soil, often unintentionally.

“The farmer misplanted the crop in the wrong field, resulting in a significant loss of yield.”

Synonyms

  • misplaced plant
  • wrongly planted

Antonyms

  • correctly planted
  • well-placed plant