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Monstera deliciosa
Monstera DeliciosaVine
Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii. The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.
FamilyAraceae
GenusMonstera
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Monstera deliciosa.
Historical Background
Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii. The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Monstera Deliciosa has cultural context that is still being expanded.