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Gelsemium sempervirens
False jasmine
Evergreen climber
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The Gelsemium sempervirens plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Florida to Texas and north to Arkansas and S. Virginia. It is a member of the Loganiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as False jasmine. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. nitidum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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Latin Name: Gelsemium sempervirens
Common Name: False jasmine
Family: Loganiaceae
Author: (L.)St.Hil.
Known Hazards: All parts of the plant usually contain toxic alkaloids[200]. Eating just one flower has reportedly been lethal to children[207, 222]. The plant can also cause skin allergies in some people and it is possible that the plant toxins can be absorbed through the skin, especially if there are cuts[238].
Mature Height: 3 Mature Width:
Habitat: Along sea coasts[166] in dry to wet woods, thickets and sands[43].
Edible Uses: None known
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