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Mother's tongue

Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra 'coppertone'

Description:

"I'M NOT DEAD! JUST TRICKING YOU!" One kind og Mother's Tongue. This plant has an interesting adaptation to defend itself against predators. Its copper colored leaves look as if they were diseased or even dead, thus avoiding attacks from herbivores.

Habitat:

Africa

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HuiYinTanyaYap
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HuiYinTanyaYap

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Oct 31, 2012
Submitted on Oct 31, 2012

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