peperomia

noun

pep·er·o·mia | \ ˌpe-pə-ˈrō-mē-ə

Definition of peperomia

: any of a genus (Peperomia) of fleshy tropical herbs of the pepper family often cultivated for their showy variegated leaves

Examples of peperomia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cissus discolor and a peperomia plant are among his fall picks. — Washington Post, "‘Plant influencers’ offer decor tips for fall houseplants," 6 Aug. 2019 Sitting just beside the visitor entrance there is a 40-foot long and 15-foot high living wall filled with a wild assortment of tropical foliage plants – peperomias, lipstick plants and a whole lot more. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Being a gardener in Kentucky isn't so bad. Here's why," 2 Feb. 2018

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