money tree
noun
plural money trees
: a tropical Central and South American tree (Pachira aquatica) of the mallow family that has smooth bark, woody edible fruits, and glossy palmate leaves made up of five to nine leaflets and that is commonly grown as a houseplant with a braided trunk
If you saw a money tree … in its native habitat of Central and South American swamps, you probably wouldn't recognize it. The tree can grow up to 60 feet tall (versus a max of 3 to 6 feet indoors), and that ubiquitous braided trunk isn't a natural feature.—Rachel Jacks
Money trees are most commonly sold as small plants with a braided trunk made up of three, five, or seven stems. The trees are braided by nurseries when they are young and will continue to grow this way as they mature.—Cori Sears
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