Piscidia carthagenensis
Piscidia carthagenensis
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Overview
Piscidia carthagenensis is a tree in the legume family native to tropical dry forests of the Caribbean and Central America. The genus Piscidia, known as Ja
Piscidia carthagenensis is a tree in the legume family native to tropical dry forests of the Caribbean and Central America. The genus Piscidia, known as Jamaica dogwood, contains trees whose roots and bark contain ichthyotoxic compounds historically used for fishing. This species likely grows in dry coastal forests and produces pinnate leaves, clusters of pea-shaped flowers, and the characteristic four-winged pods of the genus.
Taxonomy
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What family does Piscidia carthagenensis belong to?
Piscidia carthagenensis (Piscidia carthagenensis) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.
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