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Aroids (Araceae): A Family of Tropical Marvels
Aroids comprise close to 150 genera and over 4,500 species of herbaceous monocots. They display an incredible diversity of growth habits, ranging from free-floating aquatics to epiphytic climbers, all united by their signature spadix and spathe inflorescence. Leaves vary from simple and entire to intricately divided.
New botanical insights continuously shape their classification, which is carefully monitored by the International Aroid Society. These plants captivate beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike with their unique forms and rewarding cultivation.