dracaena

/drə'si:nə/

Thân thiện

A small dracaena plant sits on a sunny windowsill.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an agave that is often cultivated for its decorative foliage