dumb cane

noun

: dieffenbachia

Examples of dumb cane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the most common toxic plants for dogs and cats in this category include pothos, peace lilies, philodendrons, ZZ plants, dumb cane, calla lilies, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Common examples include dumb cane, calla lily, pothos or devil’s ivy, peace lily, Chinese evergreen, elephant ear, ZZ plant, philodendron, Swiss cheese plant and flamingo plant. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Saint Agnes and Saint Thomas peeked out windows, surrounded by dumb cane and Chinese evergreen. — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

One of the plant's common names, dumb cane, refers to the effect of the sap if eaten. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

from the fact that chewing it causes the tongue and throat to swell

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dumb cane

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