Acokanthera oblongifolia (Bushman's Poison) - Image 2

Botanical names: Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera spectabilis, Carissa spectabilis

Common names: Bushman's Poison, Wintersweet

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South Africa

Hardiness: 35°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousFragrant plant


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