Genus Amorphophallus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of large tropical east Asian cormous aroids: devil's tongue; snake palm.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Amorphophallus is known for its unique and often frightening appearance, which has led to some rather ominous common names.
- Amorphophallus are flowering plants of the aroid family, characterized by a short stem supporting an umbrella-like set of large leaves.
- Devil's tongues, a type of Amorphophallus, have long been prized for their highly unusual blooms.
- All species of the Amorphophallus genus belong to a relatively small subfamily of cormous aroids, primarily distributed across Southeast Asia.
- These remarkable flowering plants, particularly Amorphophallus species, play a key role in supporting the ecosystems they inhabit.