acocanthera venenata

noun

Meaning

A highly poisonous evergreen shrub native to southern and eastern Africa, belonging to the dogbane family and known for its toxic sap.

Examples

  • The acocanthera venenata contains cardiac glycosides that can be fatal if ingested.
  • Indigenous hunters historically utilized the sap of the acocanthera venenata to poison their arrowheads.

Synonyms: poison bush, bushman's poison, poison arrow plant, acocanthera