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ˌdi fənˈbæk i ə, -ˈbɑ ki ədi·ef·fen·bachi·a
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Dieffenbachia, genus Dieffenbachianoun
evergreen perennial herbs of tropical America with lush foliage and poisonous sap; often cultivated as houseplants
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dieffenbachianoun
Any of several plants, of the genus Dieffenbachia, cultivated as houseplants
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dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to the New World Tropics from Mexico and the West Indies south to Argentina. They are typically grown as indoor houseplants in temperate climates due to their ornamental leaves. However, all parts of dieffenbachia are poisonous and can cause temporary inability to speak if ingested, which is why it's commonly known as the "dumb cane" or "mother-in-law's tongue." The sap can also cause skin irritation.
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Dieffenbachia
Dieffenbachia is a genus of tropical flowering plants in the family Araceae noted for their patterned leaves. Species in this genus are popular as houseplants because of their tolerance of shade. The common name, "dumb cane" refers to the poisoning effect of raphides. It is also known as the "Mother-in-law" plant. Dieffenbachia was named by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott, the Director of the Botanical Gardens in Vienna, to honor his head gardener Joseph Dieffenbach.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dieffenbachia in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dieffenbachia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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