Pilea
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- noun
- /ˈpɪliə/
- Specialized
- The Pilea is a popular houseplant because of its attractive leaves and easy care.
Examples
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Many gardeners recommend the Pilea for beginners due to its resilience indoors.
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She filled her living room with different types of Pilea for a lush, green look.
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Look at this Pilea!
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What a lovely Pilea!
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Many gardeners recommend the Pilea for beginners due to its resilience as an indoor plant.
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She filled her living room with different varieties of Pilea to create a lush, green ambiance.
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The Pilea is favored by many indoor plant enthusiasts because of its attractive foliage and easy maintenance.
Synonyms
A group of small tropical plants grown for their pretty leaves
Compounds
- Specialized
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A small tropical plant with tiny leaves that releases pollen suddenly and is grown for decoration
- Specialized
A small houseplant with soft velvety brown-green leaves and small green flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pilea likely comes from the Latin word pilea, which meant 'cap' or 'small hat'. A helpful way to remember the plant Pilea is to picture its round, flat leaves as little 'caps', so the name fits this low-growing houseplant with cap-like foliage.