The poisonous sap of this species was once used to stun fish and to poison arrows. It is known in Latin America as Jabillo and as Ochoo. (The rope-like feature is a liana.) Photo from southwestern Nicaragua.In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/passpurge/index.html
When dry, these pods spring open explosively. The species is widespread in the Neotropics with names such as Jabillo and Ochoo. Photo from southwestern Nicaragua.In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/passpurge/index.html