Furcraea

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Translingual

Furcraea foetida in Hawaii

Etymology

Named after A. F. de Fourcroy (1755-1809), French chemist.

Proper noun

Furcraea f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Asparagaceae – various tropical succulent plants.

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