A tall climber or liane (Monstera deliciosa) native to tropical America; stems with tough aerial roots; leaves large, heart-shaped, entire when young, developing deep notches and sometimes holes as tissue between veins ceases to grow; spadix surrounded by a large, coloured spathe; also called Swiss cheese plant. A popular house plant, the flowers and edible fruits rarely appear when grown indoors. (Family: Araceae.)
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