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Umbrella Arum (Noun)

Meaning

Foul-smelling somewhat fleshy tropical plant of southeastern Asia cultivated for its edible corms or in the greenhouse for its large leaves and showy dark red spathe surrounding a large spadix.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The rare umbrella arum added an exotic touch to the botanical garden's collection of tropical plants.
  • Umbrella arum, with its massive leaves, was the perfect centerpiece for the room's indoor jungle.
  • Horticulturists took extra care to handle the delicate yet smelly flowers of the umbrella arum during the pruning process.
  • Umbrella arum plants arranged around the dimly lit space, their striking dark red spathe transforming the atmosphere.
  • In Southeast Asian cuisine, the edible corms of the umbrella arum plant are considered a delicacy when cooked properly.

Synonyms

  • Devil's Tongue
  • Amorphophallus Rivieri
  • Snake Palm

Hypernyms

  • Arum
  • Aroid
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