tillandsia means any of the genus Tillandsia of American epiphytes. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
Borrowed from translingual Tillandsia.
noun
- Any of the genus Tillandsia of American epiphytes.“In the lobby of the Bardessono hotel, which recently opened in Napa Valley, four alcove panels are filled with epiphytic air plants (tillandsias) simply clipped onto metal rods.”