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Definition of Mother-in-law plant
1. Noun. An evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name.
Exact synonyms: Dieffenbachia Sequine, Dumb Cane, Mother-in-law's Tongue
Generic synonyms: Aroid, Arum
Group relationships: Dieffenbachia, Genus Dieffenbachia
Generic synonyms: Aroid, Arum
Group relationships: Dieffenbachia, Genus Dieffenbachia