Prostrata is Latin for "lying flat" and often refers to plants or trees with a low-growing, sprawling habit. Synonyms for prostrata include creeping, trailing, procumbent, and decumbent. "Creeping" describes plants that grow along the ground, while "trailing" suggests a more wandering habit. "Procumbent" and "decumbent" both refer specifically to plants that lie flat along the ground, but "procumbent" implies a more upright stem, while "decumbent" suggests a stem that is more horizontal. These synonyms can be useful when describing the growth habit of various plants and can help in the identification of species.