Meaning of the word "ornamental plant" in English

What does "ornamental plant" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ornamental plant

US /ˌɔːrnəˈmentl plænt/
UK /ˌɔːnəˈmentl plɑːnt/

Noun

a plant grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, as house plants, or for cut flowers

Example:
Roses are popular ornamental plants in many gardens.
The nursery specializes in rare tropical ornamental plants.