Thevetia
- noun
- /θəˈviːtiə/
- Specialized
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Thevetia
- All parts of the Thevetia plant are considered poisonous if ingested.
Examples
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Thevetia is often grown for its attractive yellow flowers despite its toxicity.
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The garden featured several Thevetia shrubs among other tropical species.
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The Thevetia plant is known for its beautiful flowers.
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Many gardeners admire the Thevetia for its vibrant blooms.
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Thevetia is commonly found in tropical gardens because of its striking yellow flowers.
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Care should be taken when handling Thevetia as all its parts are toxic if ingested.
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In the landscape, the Thevetia shrub adds a pop of color with its large, bright flowers.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tropical tree with shiny dark leaves, bright yellow to orange flowers, and poisonous parts
- Specialized
A small tropical tree with shiny dark leaves and yellow flowers that is poisonous in all parts
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Thevetia is named after the French explorer André Thevet, who collected plants in the Americas. So the plant's scientific name honors him and now refers to a group of poisonous evergreen shrubs often seen with bright yellow flowers.
