Plants

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  1. 1. Its large, elephant ear-shaped leaves have earned it a common nickname.
  2. 5. A plant that lives on others, relying on air and rain for nutrients, rather than the soil.
  3. 6. Commonly called "Devil's Ivy," this resilient trailing plant thrives even in low light.
  4. 8. Also called the "moth orchid" for its wing-like blooms.
  5. 9. This plant's showy flowers and variegated leaves make it a favorite for shady gardens.
  6. 10. This type of orchid often grows on trees and produces a cascade of blooms.
  7. 13. A prized flowering plant often associated with luxury and exotic varieties.
  8. 16. A medicinal plant whose sap has been used for thousands of years to treat skin ailments.
  9. 17. Known for its ability to store water in its thick, fleshy leaves or stems.
  10. 19. A fragrant orchid species often referred to as the "queen of orchids."
  11. 20. Famous for its vibrant leaf patterns, this plant is known to "pray" by folding its leaves at night.
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  1. 2. Known for its calming scent, this plant’s purple flowers are used in aromatherapy.
  2. 3. Its bright red spathes resemble hearts, earning it the nickname "flamingo flower."
  3. 4. A popular houseplant, also known as a symbol of peace, often mistaken for a lily.
  4. 7. Often mistaken for palms, these ancient plants date back to the age of dinosaurs and produce cones.
  5. 11. Tropical plant whose relatives include the pineapple, known for its striking rosette.
  6. 12. A tropical tree often grown as a houseplant, sometimes called a rubber plant or fig.
  7. 14. Also called "air plants," these grow without soil and are a part of the bromeliad family.
  8. 15. This tropical plant is often named after a mythical beast due to its large, perforated leaves.
  9. 18. An ancient vascular plant that reproduces through spores instead of seeds.