snake plant

noun

: a west African sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) having stiff usually long erect leaves and grown especially as a houseplant

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The snake plant can grow in many light conditions but does best in bright, indirect light. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 Spider plants, snake plants and cacti often make the list of low-maintenance indoor plants. Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Despite its name, Black Gold snake plant has dark green leaves edged in yellow. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024 One example is the snake plant, which thrives in sunlight in its native habitat. Lauren David, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for snake plant 

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snake plant was in 1928

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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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