Lords-and-ladies (Noun)
Meaning
Common European arum with lanceolate spathe and short purple spadix; emerges in early spring; source of a starch called arum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lords-and-ladies plant is often found in woodland areas and along streams in Europe.
- In early spring, the lords-and-ladies emerges from the ground, its distinctive purple spadix visible above the leaf litter.
- The starch extracted from the lords-and-ladies plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- The lords-and-ladies is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, valued for its unusual and exotic appearance.
- Despite its attractive appearance, the lords-and-ladies is highly toxic and should be handled with care.