Meaning & use
Anthurium
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A tropical plant, popular as a houseplant and in floral arrangements, known for its glossy, heart-shaped spathe surrounding a spike of tiny flowers.
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A bright red anthurium sat on the reception desk, brightening the whole lobby.
Anthuriums thrive in warm, humid environments similar to their native rainforest habitat.
A note on using this word
Anthuriums are native to Central and South America and are prized commercially for their long-lasting, waxy blooms, which are technically a modified leaf called a spathe rather than a true petal.
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