Amorphophallus rivieri
- noun
- Specialized
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Amorphophallus rivieri
- In Southeast Asia, the corms of Amorphophallus rivieri are considered a delicacy.
Examples
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Gardeners are attracted to Amorphophallus rivieri because of its striking dark red spathe and spadix.
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The Amorphophallus rivieri emits a strong smell, especially when it flowers, attracting attention from plant enthusiasts.
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The Amorphophallus rivieri is often grown in greenhouses for its unusual flowers.
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The Amorphophallus rivieri is known for its unique appearance.
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Have you ever seen an Amorphophallus rivieri in bloom?
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Gardeners cultivate Amorphophallus rivieri for its large, striking dark red spathe and distinctive spadix.
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Cooks often prepare dishes using the edible corms of Amorphophallus rivieri, which are popular in Southeast Asian cuisine.
Synonyms
A tropical plant with large leaves, a dark red flower-like part, and edible underground stems
A tropical plant with large leaves and a dark red flower sheath grown for its edible underground stems or decoration
A tropical plant from Southeast Asia with large leaves, a dark red flower part, and edible underground stems
Surface Forms
Morphology
amorphophallus + rivieri
This is a taxonomic binomial composed of the genus name Amorphophallus and a specific epithet rivieri; the meaning is simply ‘a species of Amorphophallus’. A B1 learner who knows Amorphophallus as a plant genus can directly infer it refers to that particular species (rivieri is just an eponymic/epithet), and binomial naming is a cross-linguistic convention, so the composition is transparent.
Etymology
Amorphophallus rivieri gets its name from Amorphophallus, a word that hints at a 'misshapen flower stalk', and rivieri, a person's name. Its large dark red leaf and tall central spike give off a strong rotten-meat smell to attract flies, so that's why the plant is famous for its odd shape and foul smell.
