chlorophytum

British

/ ˌklɔːrəˈfaɪtəm /

noun

Also called: spider plant. any plant of the genus Chlorophytum, esp C. elatum variegatum, grown as a pot plant for its long narrow leaves with a light central stripe, and characterized by the production of offsets at the end of long scapes: family Liliaceae

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Etymology

Origin of chlorophytum

New Latin, from Greek chlōros green + phyton plant

Example Sentences

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Chlorophytum comosum, or spider plants, are fun, easy houseplants that would make a great addition to a bathroom as they are tolerant of low light and love extra humidity.

From Los Angeles Times

In some Monocotyledons, ordinarily in Chlorophytum, and exceptionally in Phalaenopsis and others, new plants arise on the flower stems.

From Project Gutenberg

The quiet rustle of asparagus sprengeri and chlorophytum comosum is music to the ears of Rock Impresario Bill Graham these days.

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