noun
- Plural of arum; plants of the family Araceae, typically having a spadix (flower spike) surrounded by a spathe (modified leaf), and often arrow-shaped leaves.
Usage: Common in tropical and temperate regions; includes calla lilies and philodendrons.
Examples
- The garden featured several varieties of arums with striking white spathes.
- Arums are popular houseplants because they tolerate low light conditions.
- The arums bloomed in spring, displaying their distinctive flower structures.
- She planted arums along the shaded border of her garden.
- Many arums produce berries after flowering.