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Definition of phormium

phormium

/ˈfɔːr.mi.əm/
phor · mi · um

Plural:phormiums
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Any perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Phormium in the family Asphodelaceae, native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island, widely cultivated for its striking, sword-shaped foliage and tall panicles of tubular red or yellow flowers, as well as for the strong textile fiber (New Zealand flax) extracted from its leaves.

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phormium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phormium
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