sansevieria

• Nom désignant un genre de plantes généralement cultivées comme plantes d'intérieur pour leurs feuilles charnues, panachées et en forme d'épée, ou cultivées comme source de fibre.

A noun referring to a genus of plants, commonly grown as a houseplant for its mottled, fleshy, sword-shaped leaves, or cultivated as a source of fiber.

1. HouseplantB1formal

   A popular indoor plant known for its tall, upright, sword-shaped leaves with mottled patterns, often grown for its air-purifying qualities and low maintenance.

   Sansevière (plante d'intérieur)

   • She placed a sansevieria in the corner of her living room to add some greenery.
   • Sansevierias are excellent plants for beginners because they require very little water.
   • The mottled leaves of the sansevieria make it a striking decorative piece.

   Synonymessnake plant

2. Fiber sourceB2formal

   A plant whose leaves are used to produce strong fibers for making ropes, mats, and other textiles.

   Sansevière à fibres

   • In some regions, sansevieria is cultivated for its durable fibers used in traditional crafts.
   • The fibers from sansevieria leaves are woven into sturdy baskets and mats.
   • Historically, sansevieria was an important source of fiber for making bowstrings.