Cascabela Thevetia

Thevetia nereifolia, Thevetia peruviana, Cascabela thevetia

Family: Apocynaceae

Still tree, Yellow oleander, Lucky nut

Origin: Central America

 

Tree with shiny dark green leaves, white sap, and yellow, funnel shaped flowers.

Fruit somewhat angular, smooth, with two large, oily seeds.

All parts poisonous but can be medicinal for toothache, skin sores, and as a purgative, if used judiciously.

 

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