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corn plant

American  

noun

  1. any of several treelike tropical plants of the genus Draecena, especially D. fragrans massangeana, widely cultivated as a houseplant.


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He said people are trying to use the stover, the parts of a corn plant left on the ground after harvesting to make fuel.

From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023

The corn plant, as it’s commonly known, is a handsome plant prized for its ability to thrive in low-light situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

In his little place at 5222 University Way N.E., with one single barber’s chair, there also is one great, big, indoor corn plant.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2018

He used the example of a corn plant, where the cob makes up roughly 5 percent and the rest often gets plowed back into the soil.

From Washington Times • Jun. 25, 2016

One night I dream of the corn plant.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads