dieffenbachia
noun
dief·fen·bach·ia
ˌdē-fən-ˈba-kē-ə 
ˌdi-,
-ˈbä-
: any of a genus (Dieffenbachia) of erect poisonous tropical American plants of the arum family having usually variegated leaves and often grown as houseplants
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The dieffenbachia plant is proof that developing a green thumb can fit comfortably within your busy, always-on-the-go lifestyle.
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Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022
Many common indoor houseplants, including pothos and dieffenbachia, contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause mouth pain and stomach upset.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2020
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Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 3 May 2022
Many common indoor houseplants, including pothos and dieffenbachia, contain calcium oxalate crystals that can cause mouth pain and stomach upset.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2020
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“Dieffenbachia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dieffenbachia. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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