calathea
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A tropical plant with large, decorative leaves kept indoors as a houseplant
- noun
- /kəˈleɪθə/
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calatea
- I love my new calathea because its variegated leaves add color to my home.
Examples
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Plants (Calathea ovandensis) and animals (Cervus elaphus) Bromquist et al. 2011 Empirical Animals (dominance rank in Macaca mulatta)
Academic text (2012) -
These are a calathea called setosa.
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She chose a calathea for her living room because of its stunning patterned leaves.
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The calathea plant thrives in low light and needs regular watering.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calathea comes from the Greek word kalathos, which means 'basket'. Plant experts thought the flower parts looked like a small basket, so the name stayed for this tropical houseplant known for its large, decorative leaves.
