Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

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  • Common Name:
    Mother-in-law's Tongue
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • Family:
    AGAVACEAE
  • Status:
    WEEDThis introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    White racemes. 40-75 centimetres
  • Fruit:
    Berries, 7-9 mm.
  • Species List:
    Weyba Esp, Old Tewantin, NNS,
Cultural Notes

Native of Africa

Identification Notes

Stem very short, very stoloniferous . 2-6 leaves per plant. Leathery fleshy dark green with transverse bands and pale margins