Aspidistra

/ˌæspɪˈdɪstrə/ noun

A tough, slow-growing houseplant with long, dark green leaves that is famous for surviving in poor light and neglect.

From Greek 'aspis' (shield) + '-stra' (feminine suffix), likely named for the shield-shaped appearance of its leaf bases or flower structure.

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