maranta
Definition
Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Maranta: Any of numerous tropical American herbs belonging to the genus Maranta, characterized by having tuberous starchy roots and large, often decorative, sheathing leaves.
Usage
The word "maranta" is used specifically as a botanical term to refer to plants within this particular genus. It is a countable noun. - The greenhouse has a fascinating collection of marantas. - This particular maranta is prized for its striking leaf patterns.
Advanced Usage
- In horticulture and botany, "maranta" is often used to discuss plant care, propagation, or classification.
- Successful cultivation of a maranta requires high humidity and indirect light.
Variants and Related Words
- Arrowroot: A common name for , whose rhizomes are processed to produce a starch also called arrowroot.
- The starch used in the recipe is derived from the maranta known as arrowroot.
Different Meanings
The term "maranta" has a single, specific meaning in English, referring exclusively to plants of the genus Maranta. It does not have other common definitions.
Synonyms
- Prayer plant: A common name for several species within the genus (especially ), referring to the way their leaves fold upward at night.
- The maranta on the windowsill is also called a prayer plant.
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Genus: The biological classification rank to which all marantas belong.
- Rhizome/Tuber: The type of starchy root structure characteristic of marantas.
- Sheathing leaf: A leaf whose base wraps around the stem, a typical feature of marantas.
Noun
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any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
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