Nepenthes (Noun)
Meaning
Pitcher plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare and exotic nepenthes plant was the prized possession of the botanist's greenhouse collection.
- In the humid and warm climate of the tropical forest, the nepenthes thrived, its unique pitcher-shaped leaves attracting a variety of insects.
- The nepenthes is a carnivorous plant that obtains essential nutrients by capturing and digesting insects in its deep, slippery cups.
- Nepenthes rajah, a species of pitcher plant found only in Borneo, is highly sought after by collectors for its striking appearance and rare beauty.
- In the conservatory, the nepenthes was carefully tended by the horticulturist, who ensured that it received the high humidity and filtered light it required to flourish.