HyperDic: african_hemp

English > 2 senses of the expression African hemp:
NOUNplantAfrican hemp, African bowstring hemp, Sansevieria guineensisbowstring hemp of South Africa
plantAfrican hemp, Sparmannia africanalarge shrub of South Africa having many conspicuously hairy branches with large hairy leaves and clusters of conspicuous white flowers
English > African hemp: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningbowstring hemp of South Africa.
SynonymsAfrican bowstring hemp, Sansevieria guineensis
Broadersansevieria, bowstring hempGrown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
Spanishoreja de burro, sansevieria guineensis
English > African hemp: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaninglarge shrub of South Africa having many conspicuously hairy branches with large hairy leaves and clusters of conspicuous white flowers.
SynonymSparmannia africana
Member ofSparmannia, genus Sparmanniasmall genus of tropical African shrubs
Broadershrub, bushA low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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