mother-in-law's tongue
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Noun[edit]
mother-in-law's tongue (countable and uncountable, plural mother-in-law's tongues)
- A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, of species Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata), often grown as a houseplant for its distinctive foliage and its tolerance of low light. The leaves are also the source of a tough fiber used for rope.
Synonyms[edit]
- (Dracaena trifasciata): bowstring hemp, snake plant
Translations[edit]
Dracaena trifasciata
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References[edit]
- Dracaena trifasciata on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Dracaena trifasciata on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Dracaena trifasciata on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons