Trails of El Pilar -- Plants of El Pilar -- Huevos de Chucho



Scientific Name: Thevetia ahouai Plant Family: Apocyanaceae Other Names: huevos de perro, cojon de miko, dog's balls, ix akitz, ankitz, yellow oliander
This bush has noticeable red seed pods.

A Medicine from the sap can be used to treat toothaches and skin sores. Like the related Huevos de Caballo, Huevos de Chucho can also be used to kill botfly larvae.
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