Manchineel Tree
What is the nickname for the deadly fruit of this tree?
Death Apple
What common flower are daisies related to?
Sunflowers.
What are some colors that roses come in?
Pink, red, yellow, white, and orange.
What is the name this plant is commonly known by?
Deadly Nightshade.
What did plants originally start out as?
Algae from the ocean.
What family is this tree a part of?
The Spurge Family.
Around how tall do these flowers grow?
From 2-3 feet.
What hemisphere are roses a native in?
The Northern Hemisphere.
Why would Venetian women use this plant?
They would use it to create eye drops that would dilate their pupils.
Over 500 million years ago.
Where are these trees commonly located?
The Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and the Carribean.
What colors do daisies occur in?
White, pink, purple, and red.
What does their scent depend on?
The climate and variety.
What is the origin of the word Atropa?
A Greek word that means to sever the threads of life.
What have fossils of plants encased?
Pollen and spores.
It can cause serious allergic reactions.
What are daisies commonly recognized by?
Daisies are commonly recognized by their 15-30 oval petals.
What do yellow roses often represent?
Yellow roses often represent warmth, friendship, and joy.
What is this plant still used for today?
Medicines, poisons, and weapons.
Their chemical structure.
What type of allergic reactions does this tree cause?
What are some things these plants represent?
Innocent death, childbirth, new beginnings, and cheerfulness.
What do white roses represent?
Innocence and spirituality.
What parts of this plants are toxic?
All parts.
What is atropine?
A poison that is found in plants.