JATROPHA PODAGRICA

I have this plant in my own garden. It is called Jatropha Podagrica. When I checked up on it the some websites I found that it is a poisonous plant (if eaten) as it contains the toxin, curcin. However, many people nowadays grow it as an ornamental plant.

• Malay name : Jarak Bunting, Jatrofa Buncit
• Other names: Coral Nut, Guatemalan rhubarb, Hook, Physic Nut, Goutystock Nettlespurge, Buddha Belly Plant, Purging Nut
• Family: Euphorbiaceae