Ryania angustifolia

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  • weeping willow tree
    In 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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