Associations to the word «Dieffenbachia»

Wiktionary

DIEFFENBACHIA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Araceae   — the mother-in-law's tongue, dumb cane and similar plants.
DIEFFENBACHIA, noun. Any of several plants, of the genus Dieffenbachia, cultivated as houseplants

Dictionary definition

DIEFFENBACHIA, noun. Evergreen perennial herbs of tropical America with lush foliage and poisonous sap; often cultivated as houseplants.

Wise words

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