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Spathiphyllum wallisii

COMMON NAME

Peace Lily

TYPE

Low Foliage

FAMILY

Araceae

NOTES

A clump-growing herbaceous perennial which produces white flowers which look like the hood of a cobra. Leaves are shiny and glossy, attractive even with no spathes. Peace lilies are sturdy plants with glossy, dark green oval leaves that narrow to a point. The leaves rise directly from the soil. The long-lasting flowers start out pale green and slowly turn creamy white as they open. Spathiphyllum wallisii is one of approximately 40 species in a genus of tropical evergreens

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Central America

NATIVE HABITAT

Humid forests

WEB SOURCES

wikipedia.org

monaconatureencyclopedia.com



Spathiphyllum