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moth·er-in-law's tongue
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mother-in-law's tongue, snake plant, Sansevieria trifasciatanoun
stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant
dumb cane, mother-in-law plant, mother-in-law's tongue, Dieffenbachia sequinenoun
an evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name
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mother-in-law's tongue
Mother-in-Law's Tongue is a common name for the plant species known as Sansevieria trifasciata. This evergreen perennial plant is native to tropical West Africa and is commonly used as an indoor plant due to its hardiness and low maintenance. The name comes from its sharp, pointed leaves which can resemble a stern tongue. It is also commonly known as a snake plant.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mother-in-law's tongue in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mother-in-law's tongue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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