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