suicide tree

botany toxicity

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

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "suicide tree":

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