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Plumeria rubra is a deciduous plant species belonging to the genus Plumeria. [4] Originally native to Mexico , Central America , Colombia and Venezuela , it has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical climates worldwide and is a popular garden and park plant, as well as being used in temples and cemeteries.
Ducks have shown substantial resistance to the seeds: it takes an average of 80 to kill them. Poisoning occurs when animals ingest broken seeds or break the seed by chewing; intact seeds may pass through the digestive tract without releasing the toxin. [154] Robinia spp. black locust, false acacia Fabaceae: All species produce toxic lectins. [155]
Plumeria alba is the national flower of Laos, where it is known under the local name champa or dok champa. In Bengali culture, most white flowers, and in particular, plumeria (Bengali, chômpa or chãpa), are associated with funerals and death. Indian incenses scented with Plumeria rubra have " champa " in their names.
These 25 best-smelling flowers enhance any space, sparking nostalgia, romance, and relaxation. From roses to plumeria, check out these flowers that smell good.
Zigadenus venenosusS.Watson. Toxicoscordion venenosum, with the common names death camasand meadow death camas, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melanthiaceae. It is named for its well known toxic qualities, with both its common namesand its scientific namereferencing this. Because its nectar is also poisonous, it is mainly ...
The fruit of the honey locust is a flat pod (a legume) that matures in early autumn and is often twisted or curved. [4] The average size of the pods is 7–35 cm (3–14 in) long and 1.5–3 cm (1⁄2 – 11⁄4 in) wide. [7] Once ripe the pod will contain as many as twenty dark brown oval seeds, each about 2 cm (1 in) long.
Cytisus scoparius (syn. Sarothamnus scoparius), the common broom or Scotch broom, is a deciduous leguminous shrub native to western and central Europe. [2] In Great Britain and Ireland, the standard name is broom; [3] [4] [5] this name is also used for other members of the Genisteae tribe, such as French broom or Spanish broom; and the term common broom is sometimes used for clarification.
Grass seeds look like small arrowheads, and can attach themselves to a dog’s fur and burrow into the skin, causing pain and discomfort. Paws and ears are most often affected, but they can go up ...