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单词 split-leaf philodendron
释义

split-leaf philodendron

noun

ˈsplit-ˈlēf- How to pronounce split-leaf philodendron (audio)
variants or split leaf philodendron
plural split-leaf philodendrons or split leaf philodendrons
: a monstera (Monstera deliciosa) of southern Mexico to Panama that is often grown as a houseplant and that has large, glossy, deeply incised or perforated leaves, an erect floral spadix enclosed in a white to yellow concave bract, and an elongated, scaly, sweet fruit
To emulate their growing habit in nature, split-leaf philodendrons in our homes are commonly grown to climb on a moss pole that allows the aerial roots to attach and take in moisture as they would in the wild. Helen Chesnut
The split leaf philodendron … is known for its tropical oversize leaves with what appears to be cuts within them. Tom Bruton

Note: While this plant is no longer classified as a true philodendron, the names split-leaf philodendron and cut-leaf philodendron still continue to be commonly used. This plant is also known as ceriman, Mexican breadfruit, and Swiss cheese plant.

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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