"orphan John" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: The first word is probably from orpine, another name of this plant. Compare harping Johnny. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} orphan John (uncountable)
  1. Hylotelephium telephium, a succulent perennial ground cover native to Eurasia. Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Stonecrop family plants
    Sense id: en-orphan_John-en-noun-XSXq--~I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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