cobra lily
The term "cobra lily" describes plants whose shapes resemble a cobra's hood, including carnivorous and ornamental species.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A carnivorous plant native to Northern California and Oregon, known for its tubular, hooded leaves resembling a rearing cobra.
Example
- The cobra lily traps insects with its tubular leaves.
- Darlingtonia californica, commonly known as the cobra lily, thrives in boggy conditions.
C1Botany
(technical)A plant of the genus Arisaema, recognized for its spathe and spadix structure that resembles a cobra's hood.
Example
- The cobra lily from the Arisaema genus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
- Arisaema triphyllum, another type of cobra lily, is native to Eastern North America.
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