acocanthera

noun

Meaning

A genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees native to Africa and Asia, known for producing potent cardiac glycosides used traditionally to create arrow poisons.

Examples

Indigenous hunters historically processed the sap of the acocanthera to coat their hunting arrows.
Despite its fragrant white flowers, the acocanthera is considered one of the most dangerous plants in the region.

Synonyms: shrub, poison plant, toxic flora, poisonous shrub

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acocanthera

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈkænθərə/

Definition

A genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees native to Africa and Asia, known for producing potent cardiac glycosides used traditionally to create arrow poisons.

Examples

Indigenous hunters historically processed the sap of the acocanthera to coat their hunting arrows.
Despite its fragrant white flowers, the acocanthera is considered one of the most dangerous plants in the region.
Botanists caution that even skin contact with the milky latex of an acocanthera can cause severe irritation.

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