mother-in-law's tongue
mother-in-law’s tongue
Meaning
Noun
- A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, Sansevieria trifasciata (species), recently also known as Dracaena trifasciata (species), 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.
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Similar words
- bowstring hemp, snake plant
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