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