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century plant

/ˈsɛntʃəri plænt/

翻译: 龙舌兰属植物(尤其是美洲龙舌兰 Agave americana)的俗称,因其寿命长且数十年才开一次花,常被误认为百年才开花。

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/ˈsɛntʃəri plænt/C1formalscientific
  • zh龙舌兰属植物(尤其是美洲龙舌兰 Agave americana)的俗称,因其寿命长且数十年才开一次花,常被误认为百年才开花。

A common name for the agave plant, particularly Agave americana, which is known for its long lifespan and dramatic flowering once every several decades, often mistakenly thought to bloom only after 100 years.

  1. Agave americanaB2formal

    A large succulent plant native to Mexico, known for its long lifespan and dramatic flowering stalk that can grow up to 8 meters tall. Despite its common name, it typically blooms after 10-30 years, not a full century.

    zh龙舌兰

    • The century plant in our botanical garden finally bloomed after 25 years.
    • Century plants are often used as ornamental plants in warm climates.
    • The tall flower stalk of the century plant can be seen from miles away.