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Piscidia

Piscidia

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A tropical plant whose bark is used to poison fish
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bark of Piscidia has traditionally been used as a fish poison.

Examples

  • Several species within the Piscidia genus are known for their medicinal properties.

  • Piscidia is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

  • The Piscidia plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Have you ever seen a Piscidia tree in the wild?

  • The Piscidia plant grows in many tropical forests, where it is often found near rivers.

  • Indigenous people have used Piscidia bark for centuries to create poison for fishing.

  • In Costa Rica, the Piscidia tree is commonly utilized by local fishermen as a natural resource.

Compounds

Piscidia erythrina
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from the Caribbean and Florida with red-striped flowers and winged seedpods used to make fish poison

Piscidia piscipula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Caribbean and Florida tree with divided leaves, purple flowers, and seedpods used to stun fish

Surface Forms

Piscidia main

Etymology

Piscidia comes from Latin parts piscis ('fish') and -cida ('killer'), the same '-cide' you see in insecticide or homicide. So, Piscidia literally means 'fish killer', which fits the tree because its bark and roots were used as a natural fish poison.