mother-in-law's tongue

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What does mother-in-law's tongue mean?

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.

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