10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOTHER-IN-LAW'S TONGUE»
Discover the use of
mother-in-law's tongue in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mother-in-law's tongue and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tracking Tradition: A Practical Resource for Teaching about ...
Mother-in-law's tongue, isikholokotho, skoonma-se-tong, Sansevieria aethiopica
Whoever named the spiky-leafed mother-in-law's tongue to insult mother-in-laws
could not have known about how useful this plant is. The fleshy leaves of this ...
Ruth Versfeld, Graham Avery, 2001
2
Massage and Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach
In Southern Africa, many plants, some of which we know as house plants are still
used as healing remedies. The English names of some of them will be familiar:
mother-in-law's tongue and bitter aloe, for instance. Other indigenous herbs such
...
3
Mothers-
in-law and Daughters-
in-law: Understanding the ...
Consider for example the plant ''mother-in-law's tongue'' (also referred to as ''
snake plant'' or ''devil's tongue''). The popular image of a mother-in- law's harping
and verbal interference serve as a metaphor for the tall, sharp, elongated leaves
...
4
Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to ...
To remove it try plants of Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata), English ivy (Hedera
helix), lilyturf, spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), flamingo-lily, variegated
snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata), heartleaf and ...
Wayne Weiseman, Daniel Halsey, Bryce Ruddock, 2014
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Library of Congress Subject Headings
BT Rocks—Colorado Mother Holle (Legendary character) USE Frau Holle (
Legendary character) Mother-in-law apartments USE Accessory apartments
Mother-in-law's-tongue (Plants) USE Gasteria Mother in law's tongue plant USE ...
Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office, 2004
Marigold (Marsh Marigold) 66. Marijuana 67. Mauna Loa Peace Lily 68. May
Apple 69. Mexican Breadfruit 70. Milkweed 71. Mistletoe 72. Monkshood 73.
Morning Glory 74. Mother-in-Law's Tongue Deter cats Prom eliminating in your
plants by ...
Sandra Choron, Harry Choron, Arden Moore, 2007
7
Reflections: Experiences of a Bureaucrat's Wife
I started trailing the small group to find out all the juicy details. An old man was
engrossed enthusiastically describing how the matching was to be done! (What!
Open dialogues on Kamasutra?) "Oh! Look at the mother-in-law's tongue.
8
The Maze of Fantasy
in Tamil Folktales
Questioned about it, the daughter-in-law had no qualms in admitting that she did
so to cut off her mother-in-law's tongue, if she were to order her about. Since the
old woman could not bring herself to complain to her son, she did so to the walls
...
Gabriella Eichinger Ferro-Luzzi, 2002
9
Houseplants Are Houseguests: Tips for Indoor Garden Success
Question: Would you want a Mother-in-Law's Tongue in your living room? See
answer below! Taking a good look at the Sansevieria, it's easy to figure out how it
got its unfortunate but amusing common name. Assuming that the name was ...
10
Imagine Forgiveness: A Guide for Creating a Joyful Future
My sister-in-law was one of the people who loved my mother-in-law dearly. She
also loved plants, so I asked her to choose a plant or two. She chose only one
plant. The one she selected was a plant called, ironically, mother-in-law's tongue.
Juliet Rohde-Brown, Juliet Rohde-Brown Ph D, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOTHER-IN-LAW'S TONGUE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
mother-in-law's tongue is used in the context of the following news items.
Everything you need to know about succulents
... (because of the shape of the leaves) or mother-in-law's tongue (because of their sharpness). If there is an indestructible houseplant, this is it. «Mother Nature Network, Jul 15»
Getting married is good for living a long life. Source: ThinkStock
Mother-in-law's tongue and bamboo palm are among those recommended. 7. Lose your religion. The less you worry about eternal life the more ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
A houseplant for those without a green thumb
One of the few houseplants in my home that does survive my attentions is called mother-in-law's tongue. It's one of those “indestructible” and ... «Chippewa Herald, Jul 15»
Diggin' Florida Dirt: Got monsoon? Tampa homeowner puts the fix …
Mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) perform the same job in shady areas. The flower beds that become ponds now have ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
Impossible-to-Kill Plants for Your Office
ZZ plant, Mother-in-law's tongue, bird's nest fern, philodendron, and a baby rubber plant can all add some cheer to your cubicle this summer. «7x7, Jun 15»
Indoor plants brighten living spaces with easy-care appeal
Sansevieria or mother-in-law's tongue may sound like the best gift for your wife's mum and you wouldn't be wrong, as this plant is close to ... «Herald Sun, Jun 15»
Plants make a space more habitable
... and bamboo palms, ficus, orchids, jade plant, snake plant, philodendron, mother-in-law's tongue, spider plant, dracaena and golden pothos. «Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, Jun 15»
How to decorate with plants
Mother-In-Law's Tongue might have an unfortunately misogynist name, but it tolerates low-light conditions and adds a splendid architectural ... «Daily Life, Jun 15»
Case study: How Auckland Council found big savings going green
Indoor plants have also been installed, including “mother-in-law's tongue” chosen for its ability to absorb airborne toxins. Level-4-terrace ... «The Fifth Estate, Jun 15»
What's in a plant's name? The mother-in-law's tongue
If you grow as many container plants as I do you are probably interested in trying those that survive all kinds of conditions, even abuse. My vote ... «The Daily Advertiser, May 15»
