aspidistra
noun
as·pi·dis·tra
ˌa-spə-ˈdi-strə 
: an Asian plant (Aspidistra elatior) of the asparagus family that has large pointed basal leaves and is often grown as a foliage plant
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When Avent started out, there were just 12 recognized species of aspidistra.
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019
The aspidistra is remembered as a foolproof potted plant for the gloomiest Victorian parlor, but Avent has brought aspidistras out into the garden as scientists have introduced them to the West.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019
There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019
The aspidistra is remembered as a foolproof potted plant for the gloomiest Victorian parlor, but Avent has brought aspidistras out into the garden as scientists have introduced them to the West.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2019
There are many types to choose from, including hollies, boxwoods, rhododendrons, and aspidistra, with more new dwarf varieties being released each season.
—Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2018
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“Aspidistra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspidistra. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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aspidistra
noun
as·pi·dis·tra
ˌas-pə-ˈdis-trə
: an Asian plant related to the lilies, having large leaves at the base of the stem, and often grown as a houseplant
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