English

mother-in-law's tongue

Noun

mother-in-law's tongue ‎(countable and uncountable, plural mother-in-law's tongues)

1. A plant with narrow, leathery, pointed leaves, Sansevieria trifasciata, 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.

Synonyms

• (Sansevieria trifasciata): bowstring hemp, snake plant