Sesamothamnus lugardii, commonly known as the Transvaal sesame-bush, sesame-bush, or sesambos, is a species of plant in the family Pedaliaceae. It is a succulent, spiny shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. Local common names include tshinonzhe in the Venda language.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern Sesamebush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sesamothamnus guerichii
- Euphorbia guerichiana — considered toxic
- Pachypodium lealii
- Commiphora tenuipetiolata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Pedaliaceae
- Genus
- Sesamothamnus
- Species
- Sesamothamnus lugardii
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