noun
- a tropical American plant that grows without soil, typically on trees or rocks, and absorbs moisture from the air through its leaves
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The tillandsia hung gracefully from the oak tree’s branches.
- She collected several species of tillandsia for her greenhouse.
- Air plants like tillandsia require no soil to survive.
- The Spanish moss draped over the fence is actually a type of tillandsia.
- Tillandsia plants make excellent low-maintenance houseplants.
- The botanical garden featured a stunning display of colorful tillandsia varieties.