Plant of the day
Spathiphyllum
Peace LilyHerb
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 60 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies.
FamilyAraceae
GenusSpathiphyllum
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Spathiphyllum.
Historical Background
Spathiphyllum is a genus of about 60 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. Certain species of Spathiphyllum are commonly known as spath or peace lilies.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Peace Lily has cultural context that is still being expanded.