tail-flower

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully tends to a tail-flower in a greenhouse.

Definition

Noun 1. A tropical American plant cultivated for its ornamental leaves and flowers: "Tail-flower" refers to any of several plants, primarily from the genus Anthurium, native to tropical regions of the Americas. These plants are grown for their attractive, often glossy, foliage and their distinctive, showy flowers, which typically consist of a colorful, waxy spathe and a protruding spadix.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The florist recommended a vibrant red tail-flower for the centerpiece.
  • Her collection of tail-flowers includes varieties with pink, white, and dark purple spathes.
  • Tail-flowers thrive in warm, humid environments with indirect light.

Advanced Usage

• As a common name: "Tail-flower" is a common name that specifically points to plants in the genus. In horticulture and floristry, it is often used interchangeably with the more common name "flamingo flower."
  • The botanical garden's tropical exhibit features several species of tail-flower.

Variants and Related Words

• Flamingo flower (n): Another common name for the same group of plants.
  • Flamingo flower is a popular alternative name for the tail-flower.
• Anthurium (n): The botanical genus name for the tail-flower.
  • The scientific name for the common tail-flower is Anthurium andraeanum.

Synonyms

• Flamingo lily: A synonym emphasizing the flower's shape and color.
• Painter's palette: A descriptive synonym referring to the flat, colorful spathe of some varieties.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various tropical American plants cultivated for their showy foliage and flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anthurium
• tailflower