calathea /ˌkaləˈTHēə, ˌkæləˈθiə 
/ ▸ noun a tropical American plant that typically has variegated and ornamental leaves, widely grown as a greenhouse or indoor plant. Genus
Calathea, family
Marantaceae: many species
. – ORIGIN modern Latin, from Greek kalathos ‘basket’.
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