Piscidia Piscipula (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree of West Indies and Florida having large odd-pinnate leaves and panicles of red-striped purple to white flowers followed by decorative curly winged seedpods; yields fish poisons.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Piscidia piscipula, also known as the Jamaican dogwood, is native to the Caribbean and the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.
- The beautiful and unusual seedpods of piscidia piscipula can be used as decorations in dry flower arrangements and wreaths.
- Researchers have found that piscidia piscipula yields fish poisons, which Native Americans traditionally used to catch fish in shallow waters.
- In traditional medicine, the bark of piscidia piscipula has been used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and other nervous system disorders.
- Local artisans often harvest the attractive seedpods of piscidia piscipula to sell as unique and exotic craft items in their community souvenir shops.