noun
- Plural of dumbcane; tropical plants of the genus Dieffenbachia, grown as houseplants for their large, variegated leaves.
Usage: Also called dieffenbachias; Named for the temporary speechlessness caused by ingesting the plant's sap
Examples
- The dumbcanes in her office had beautiful white and green patterned leaves.
- Dumbcanes are popular indoor plants because they tolerate low light conditions.
- She arranged several dumbcanes around the living room for decoration.
- Dumbcanes should be kept away from pets and children due to their toxic sap.
- The dumbcanes grew quickly once she moved them to a brighter location.