Anamirta cocculus — a medium houseplant
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Anamirta cocculus

Anamirta Cocculus

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ON THIS PLANT

Anamirta cocculus is a Southeast Asian and Indian climbing plant. It is the source of picrotoxin, a poisonous compound with stimulant properties.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Anamirta
Family
Menispermaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Levantnut en Poison-berry en Fishberry en Crow killer en Fish berries en Levant berries en Indian berry en Malayan fishberry
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Anamirta cocculus leaf
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Anamirta cocculus bark
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Anamirta cocculus bark
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Anamirta cocculus habit
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Anamirta cocculus habit
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