corazon de Maria
herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves
Usage Note
Corazon de Maria (literally 'heart of Mary' in Spanish) is the Philippine name for Caladium bicolor, a tropical plant with heart-shaped, colorfully patterned leaves. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in Filipino homes and gardens. Its name reflects Spanish Catholic influence on Philippine botanical naming traditions.
Examples
" Maganda ang corazon de Maria. "
Natural Translation
The corazon de Maria plant is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the corazon-de-Maria.
" May corazon de Maria sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
There is a "corazon de Maria" plant in the garden.
Literal Translation
There-is corazon-de-Maria in garden.
" Itinanim ni Lola sa may bintana ang corazon de Maria dahil mas mabilis itong lumago sa lugar na may sapat na lilim. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother planted the corazon de Maria by the window because it grows faster in a spot with enough shade.
Literal Translation
Planted by-Grandmother at near window the corazon-de-Maria because more fast it grows in place that has enough shade.
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