Swiss cheese plant
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The Swiss cheese plant, botanically known as Monstera deliciosa, is a popular houseplant native to tropical America. It is characterized by its large, glossy leaves that are deeply incised or perforated, creating a "Swiss cheese" appearance. This unique leaf structure, called fenestrations, is a defining feature.123
The plant can also produce an edible fruit that tastes like a combination of pineapple and mango, though all other parts of the plant are mildly toxic if ingested. Other common names for this plant include ceriman, Mexican breadfruit, and split-leaf philodendron.12
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