cyclanthus

/ˈsɪklənθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various tropical plants of the family Cyclanthaceae, especially those of the genus Cyclanthus, having a spathaceous involucre and a cluster of small flowers.

“The botanist studied the unique structure of the cyclanthus plant.”

Synonyms

  • spathe flower
  • tropical plant

Antonyms

  • cool-season crop
  • temperate plant