Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves and spikes of white or purplish flowers, native to East Asia and widely grown as an ornamental.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈhoʊstə/, UK: /ˈhɒstə/
Origin and Usage: The word "hosta" comes from the surname of Austrian botanist Nicolaus Thomas Host. Hostas are commonly used as ornamental plants in gardens, and there are over 40 species and thousands of cultivars available.
Synonyms: Plantain lily, Funkia
Related Words: Plant, Flora, Green
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