philodendron

philodendron Definition

philo·den·dron (fil′ə den′drən)

noun

any of a genus (Philodendron) of tropical American vines of the arum family, often with leathery, heart-shaped leaves, used commonly as a houseplant
loosely any similar plant

Etymology: ModL < neut. of Gr philodendros, loving trees < philos, loving + dendron, tree

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