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Mother-in-law's Tongue (Noun)

Stemless plant having narrow rigid leaves often cultivated as a houseplant.

Nouns denoting plants.

The mother-in-law's tongue was a popular choice for indoor gardens due to its low maintenance requirements and striking appearance.
She carefully watered her mother-in-law's tongue, making sure not to overhydrate the plant.
The mother-in-law's tongue on the windowsill added a touch of greenery to the otherwise minimalist room.
He gifted his sister a beautiful mother-in-law's tongue plant in a decorative pot for her birthday.
The mother-in-law's tongue in the corner of the room had grown quite tall, its leaves reaching towards the ceiling.

An evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name.

Nouns denoting plants.

The mother-in-law's tongue plant was a popular choice for indoor gardens due to its low maintenance requirements and striking appearance.
She carefully handled the mother-in-law's tongue, aware of the toxic sap that could cause painful swelling.
The interior designer chose a mother-in-law's tongue to add a touch of tropical elegance to the office lobby.
Despite its intimidating name, the mother-in-law's tongue was a beautiful and relatively easy-to-care-for houseplant.
In the garden center, the mother-in-law's tongue was displayed prominently alongside other low-maintenance plants.