'Pedilanthus tithymaloides' definitions:

Definition of 'Pedilanthus tithymaloides'

noun

Low tropical American shrub having powerful emetic properties [syn: Jewbush, Jew-bush, Jew bush, redbird cactus, redbird flower, Pedilanthus tithymaloides]

Definition of 'Pedilanthus tithymaloides'

From: GCIDE

Jewbush \Jew"bush`\, n. (Bot.) A euphorbiaceous shrub of the genus Pedilanthus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides), found in the West Indies, and possessing powerful emetic and drastic qualities. [1913 Webster]

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