dracaena
/drə'si:nə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical plant often grown for its decorative leaves: A dracaena is a type of agave plant, typically cultivated indoors or in gardens for its attractive, often striped or colorful foliage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The office lobby features a large dracaena in a ceramic pot.
- She waters her dracaena once a week.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical genus: In scientific contexts, (capitalized) refers to the genus containing over 100 species of trees and shrubs.
- The Dracaena genus includes popular houseplants like the corn plant and dragon tree.
Variants and Related Words
- Dracaenaceae (n): The botanical family to which dracaenas belong.
- Dragon tree (n): A common name for , a specific species within the genus.
Synonyms
- Agave: A broader category of succulent plants to which dracaenas are related.
- Ornamental plant: A general term for plants grown primarily for decorative purposes.
Noun
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an agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage
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