Ryania angustifolia

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Ryania angustifolia

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Malpighiales
Salicaceae
Ryania angustifolia, of the Neotropics, is noted for having an extremely toxic and violent gastric poison in all parts of the plant, a poison that is used to kill alligators. The poisonous agent, ryanodine, is also an effective insecticide.
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Ryania angustifolia, of the Neotropics, is noted for having an extremely toxic and violent gastric poison in all parts of the plant, a poison that is used to kill alligators. The poisonous agent, ryanodine, is also an effective insecticide.
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