dieffenbachia

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dief·fen·bach·ia | \ ˌdē-fən-ˈba-kē-ə

, ˌdi-, -ˈbä-

Definition of dieffenbachia

: any of a genus (Dieffenbachia) of erect poisonous tropical American plants of the arum family having usually variegated leaves and often grown as houseplants

Examples of dieffenbachia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dieffenbachia plant is proof that developing a green thumb can fit comfortably within your busy, always-on-the-go lifestyle. — 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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