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anthurium
noun[ C ]
uk /ænˈθjʊə.ri.əm/ us /ænˈθɝː.i.əm/
a tropical plant with red, white, purple, or pink flowers, that is often used as a houseplant(= a plant grown in a container inside a house): 花烛，红掌，火鹤花（天南星科植物）
Anthuriums, or flamingo flowers as they are sometimes called, are striking plants that make a statement in a room.红掌，有时也被称为火鹤花，是很引人注目的植物，放在房间里很有特色。
Because they originate from tropical regions, anthuriums need plenty of heat and sunlight if they are to flourish.
Synonym
flamingo flower
The island is a riot of colour with anthuriums, orchids, magnolias, and oleanders all growing in large numbers in the wild.
The colourful flowers of anthuriums are actually modified leaves.
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