Genus Alocasia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical Asiatic herbs similar to Colocasia but distinguished by a large sterile spadix.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The nursery specialized in rare and unusual plants, including several varieties of the genus Alocasia.
- In the tropical greenhouse, the genus Alocasia was well-represented by several stunning species with large, paddle-shaped leaves.
- Botanists were thrilled to discover a new species within the genus Alocasia in the remote jungles of Southeast Asia.
- The garden catalog featured an impressive selection of tropical plants, including several members of the genus Alocasia.
- The plant enthusiast was particularly fond of the genus Alocasia, with its dramatic, upright inflorescences and enormous leaves.