Ungnadia speciosa
Endl.
Mexican-buckeye, Texas-buckeye, Spanish-buckeye
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3.1 m high. The flowers are pink and occur in clusters. They have a scent. They develop before the leaves. The flowers have 4 petals and 7-10 stamens. The seeds are shiny brown to black.
Traditional Uses
CAUTION: The seeds are poisonous.
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Known Hazards
The seeds are poisonous.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
References (2)
- Little, E.L., 1980, National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees. Alfred A. Knopf. p 590
- Loughmiller, C & L., 1985, Texas Wildflowers. A Field Guide. University of Texas, Austin. p 210
