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Caladium bicolor

Caladium bicolor

9.9
A tropical plant with large, colorful, patterned leaves used in shady gardens
  • noun
  • /kəˈleɪdiəm ˈbaɪˌkɔːr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Caladium bicolor
  • The vibrant leaves of Caladium bicolor make it a favorite for summer planters.

Examples

  • Horticulturists have developed dozens of varieties of Caladium bicolor with unique patterns.

  • Many gardeners admire the large, colorful leaves of Caladium bicolor for their striking appearance.

  • Caladium bicolor adds a striking splash of color to shaded garden beds.

  • Look at this Caladium bicolor!

  • My garden features a stunning Caladium bicolor this year.

  • Caladium bicolor is a popular choice for adding vibrant color to indoor and outdoor spaces.

  • In my garden, the beautiful Caladium bicolor stands out with its unique leaf patterns.

Surface Forms

Caladium bicolor singular
Caladium bicolors plural

Morphology

caladium + bicolor

The phrase is a straightforward adjective–noun combination: 'caladium' (a tropical plant) modified by 'bicolor' (two‑colored), so the meaning 'a caladium with two colors' is directly derivable from the parts. This follows a common, cross‑linguistic compounding/attribution pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Caladium bicolor comes from old words that describe its look: Caladium points to showy, beautiful leaves and bicolor literally means 'two-coloured'. That's why the name helps you remember this tropical plant with large, bright, patterned leaves.