Genus Thevetia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Thevetia plants, members of the genus Thevetia, are commonly used as ornamental plants in warm climates despite their toxicity.
- Genus Thevetia contains about six species of evergreen shrubs and trees that thrive in tropical America.
- Members of the genus Thevetia are recognized by their entire leaves and showy cymose flowers.
- All parts of plants belonging to the genus Thevetia are poisonous, especially the seeds.
- Some species of the genus Thevetia are popular for their beauty, despite being known to be toxic when ingested.