tillandsia

See also: Tillandsia

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

tillandsia (plural tillandsias)

  1. Any of the genus Tillandsia of American epiphytes.
    • 2009 February 19, Stephen Orr, “A Breath of Fresh Greenery”, in New York Times‎:
      In the lobby of the Bardessono hotel, which recently opened in Napa Valley, four alcove panels are filled with epiphytic air plants (tillandsias) simply clipped onto metal rods.
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