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Succulent vs Carnose - What's the difference?

succulent | carnose |

In context|botany|lang=en terms the difference between succulent and carnose

is that succulent is (botany) having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water while carnose is (botany) of a fleshy consistency; applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.

As adjectives the difference between succulent and carnose

is that succulent is juicy or lush while carnose is fleshy; carnous.

As a noun succulent

is a succulent plant (such as cactus).

succulent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • juicy or lush
  • interesting or delectable
  • (botany) having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a succulent plant (such as cactus)

    • carnose

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • fleshy; carnous
  • * Ray
    • A distinct carnose muscle.
  • (botany) Of a fleshy consistency; applied to succulent leaves, stems, etc.

    • Derived terms

    * carnosity ----