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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A tropical American plant (Pilea microphylla) having small fleshy leaves and male flowers that explosively discharge pollen.
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- noun tropical American stingless nettle that discharges its pollen explosively
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hernesheir commented on the word artillery plant
Give the gift of a potted artillery plant, and all conflicts will subside....
September 17, 2009