Amargo (Quassia Amara) is a perennial shrub in the Simaroubaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Quassia amara is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to tropical South America, known for its intensely bitter wood and medicinal properties.