| Triffid | |
|---|---|
 A triffid drawn by its creator, John Wyndham | |
| First appearance | The Day of the Triffids (1951 novel) |
| Last appearance | The Day of the Triffids (2009 TV series) |
| Created by | John Wyndham |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Carnivorous plant |
The triffid is a fictional tall, mobile, carnivorous plant species, created by John Wyndham in his 1951 novel The Day of the Triffids, which has since been adapted for film and television. The word "triffid" has become a common reference in British English to describe large, invasive or menacing-looking plants.[1]
- ^ "Triffid definition and meaning". Collins Dictionary.