coleus

/ˈkoʊliəs/
noun
  1. A tropical plant with brightly colored leaves, often grown as a houseplant or in gardens for its decorative foliage.
    • She planted a coleus in a pot on her balcony because its purple and green leaves looked beautiful.
    • Coleus grows well in shady spots where other colorful plants might not thrive.
    • The garden center had a sale on coleus, so I bought three different varieties.
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