sempervivum
noun
sem·per·vi·vum ˌsem-pər-ˈvī-vəm 
: any of a genus (Sempervivum) of Old World fleshy perennial herbs of the orpine family often grown as ornamentals
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Hens-and-Chicks - sempervivum tectorum Stonecrop - sedum spp. 
Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The nursery grows more than 200 varieties just of cold-tolerant sempervivum (commonly known as hen and chicks). Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 15 Dec. 2017 Familiar examples include hens-and-chicks (echeverias and sempervivums), aeoniums, and the jade tree (Crassula ovata). Brian Kemble, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2017 Sempervivums are among the easiest succulents to grow. Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017 Beginners who live in climates that experience cold weather should opt for cold hearty plants like sempervivum succulents, which include Houseleeks and Common Houseleeks, or sedums like Glowing Fire and White Stonecrops. Jessica Mattern, Country Living, 24 May 2017 For beginners, Allen recommends echeverias and sempervivums. Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017 See More
Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The nursery grows more than 200 varieties just of cold-tolerant sempervivum (commonly known as hen and chicks). Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 15 Dec. 2017 Familiar examples include hens-and-chicks (echeverias and sempervivums), aeoniums, and the jade tree (Crassula ovata). Brian Kemble, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2017 Sempervivums are among the easiest succulents to grow. Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017 Beginners who live in climates that experience cold weather should opt for cold hearty plants like sempervivum succulents, which include Houseleeks and Common Houseleeks, or sedums like Glowing Fire and White Stonecrops. Jessica Mattern, Country Living, 24 May 2017 For beginners, Allen recommends echeverias and sempervivums. Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 19 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, neuter of sempervivus ever-living, from semper ever + vivus living — more at quick entry 1
First Known Use
1591, in the meaning defined above