Dieffenbachia Sequine (Noun)
Meaning
An evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Dieffenbachia sequine is an evergreen plant characterized by large, showy leaves of dark green complexion that can add beauty to any interior space.
- Dieffenbachia sequine contains toxic compounds that if ingested can cause severe reactions including swelling of the tongue and throat.
- The origin of the name dieffenbachia sequine is derived from the German nurseryman Ernst Dieffenbach and a reference to the poisonous sap that cautions people not to ingest.
- Due to its toxic properties, the dieffenbachia sequine is a low-maintenance plant that has few natural predators or pests to worry about in an indoor setting.
- The attractive leaves of the dieffenbachia sequine often cause people to forget that this plant also contains a poison capable of causing severe swelling of the mouth and throat areas.