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Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue
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Dracaena trifasciata

Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s TongueSucculent

Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria trifasciata. This plant is often kept as a houseplant due to its non-demanding maintenance; they can survive with very little water and sun.

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusDracaena
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

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Diagram data for Snake is being verified.