Bushman's Poison (Acokanthera Oppositifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Acokanthera oppositifolia is an attractive, evergreen small tree or multi-stemmed shrub, growing 2 to 7 meters tall, known for its toxic properties and use in traditional arrow poisons.

Bushman's Poison
Acokanthera Oppositifolia
Acokanthera oppositifolia is an attractive, evergreen small tree or multi-stemmed shrub, growing 2 to 7 meters tall, known for its toxic properties and use in traditional arrow poisons.
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