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Tolmiea

Tolmiea

9.9
A North American plant whose leaves grow small new plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Tolmiea, commonly known as the pickaback plant, can grow in various conditions.

Examples

  • The Tolmiea thrives best in a cool, shaded greenhouse.

  • She placed a Tolmiea in her living room because of its interesting foliage.

  • Botanists studied the unique reproductive method of Tolmiea leaves.

  • I bought a beautiful Tolmiea for my garden.

  • Have you seen a Tolmiea plant before?

  • I love the way the leaves of the Tolmiea propagate and create new plants.

  • In spring, the Tolmiea produces small flowers that attract many pollinators.

Surface Forms

Tolmiea singular
Tolmieas plural

Etymology

Tolmiea is a plant name that honors a person named Tolmie. Plant scientists often use a person's name for a group of related plants, so Tolmiea refers to that particular group of North American plants, including the 'pickaback' plant.