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Dracontium

Dracontium

9.9
A tropical plant with very large leaves and a strong smell
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists observed the unpleasant odor emitted by the Dracontium when it bloomed.

Examples

  • The Dracontium plant thrives in humid environments.

  • The enormous leaves of the Dracontium make it a distinctive plant in tropical gardens.

  • Collectors value Dracontium species for their unusual size and appearance.

  • Many gardeners love Dracontium for its large leaves.

  • The garden was filled with various tropical plants, including the large-leaved Dracontium, known for its strong aroma.

  • In the rainforest, you can find the Dracontium plant, which is often admired for its impressive foliage.

  • Due to its unique smell and striking leaves, Dracontium has become a popular choice for tropical landscaping.

Compounds

Arisaema dracontium
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that grows in woods with split leaves and a long narrow hooded flower

Surface Forms

Dracontium singular
Dracontiums plural

Etymology

Dracontium comes from the Greek root drakon, which means 'dragon' and is the same root as the English word dragon. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the plant's long, strange flower and huge leaves as 'dragon-like', so the name fits this large tropical plant that often has a strong smell.