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Tillandsia

Tillandsia

1 9.9
A plant that grows without soil and takes water from the air
  • noun
  • /tɪˈlændziə/
  • Specialized
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  • In my new apartment, I decided to decorate with a Tillandsia hanging from the ceiling, which adds a unique touch to the room.

Examples

  • The greenhouse features an impressive display of Tillandsia arranged on driftwood.

  • Look at that Tillandsia!

  • Gardeners often use Tillandsia in vertical gardens because they require minimal soil.

  • Many species of Tillandsia absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves rather than their roots.

  • I have a Tillandsia.

  • The Tillandsia plants on my windowsill thrive beautifully without any soil, simply absorbing moisture from the air.

  • She was fascinated by the diversity of Tillandsia species displayed at the botanical garden, each one more striking than the last.

Compounds

Tillandsia usneoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that grows on trees with long gray-green hanging strands

Surface Forms

Tillandsia singular
Tillandsia plural

Etymology

Tillandsia is the scientific name for 'air plants' and it was named for a plant scientist called Tillandz. The ending -ia, like in gardenia, shows the group is named after a person, so Tillandsia refers to those soil-free, hanging plants.