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Mexican-buckeye, Texas-buckeye, Spanish-buckeye
Ungnadia speciosa

Family: Sapindaceae


What it is like

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.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA


How it is used for food

CAUTION: The seeds are poisonous.

Edible parts

Poisonous


How it is grown


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