noun
- a tropical American plant (genus Dieffenbachia) with large, variegated leaves, commonly grown as a houseplant
Usage: also called dieffenbachia; named for the numbing effect of its sap on the mouth and throat
Examples
- The dumbcane in her living room had beautiful white and green patterned leaves.
- Dumbcane is a popular indoor plant because it tolerates low light conditions.
- She placed the dumbcane on a shelf away from her children and pets.
- The dumbcane's sap can cause temporary numbness if ingested, which is how it got its name.
- My dumbcane has grown so large that I had to repot it into a bigger container.