Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison) - Image 5

Botanical name: Acokanthera oppositifolia

Common name: Bushman's Poison

Family: Apocynaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousEthnomedical plant.
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Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison) white flower cluster close up with thick green leaves
Acokanthera oppositifolia (Bushman's Poison) flower cluster in white with dark green foliage surrounding buds


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