mother of thousands

So called because of the many small plantlets that grow on the fringes of its leaves.

mother of thousands (uncountable)

1. Any plant of species Bryophyllum delagoense of succulent plants native to Madagascar.
2. Any plant of species Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage).
3. Any plant of species Soleirolia soleirolii, in the nettle family.
4. Any plant of species Cymbalaria muralis.

• (Bryophyllum delagoense): chandelier plant, mother of millions