elephant's ear
noun
: any of several large-leaved plants of the arum family: such as
a
: taro
b
: any of a genus (Alocasia) of tropical Asian perennial herbs cultivated as ornamentals for their large heavily veined basal leaves
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Ideas to steal: Tropical plants like cannas, begonias, and elephant's ears all have an inherent whimsy.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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