suicide tree

The term "suicide tree" commonly refers to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southern Asia, infamous for its poisonous seeds.

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Definition

C1Botany

(technical)A tree native to Southern Asia, known for its toxic seeds that have been used in poisonings.

Example

  • Cerbera odollam, commonly known as the suicide tree, has seeds that are extremely poisonous.

C2Botany

(technical)A Central American tree, Tachigali versicolor, that reproduces once before dying.

Example

  • The suicide tree, Tachigali versicolor, follows a unique reproductive strategy by dying after its first fruiting.

Similar

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