Tabernaemontana fushsiaefolia - Toad Tree
By Delonix1
- 22 Sep, 2008
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This is a beautiful very fragrant flowering shrub. It is not very common.
However, grows well here.
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You're correct. I've seen the fruit. It does resemble a toad.
It's too bad this tree is not more common here in San Diego. Its gardenia fragrance alone is worth growing this tree.
24 Sep, 2008
The flowers and leaves do resemble Gardenia. It is however, in the Apocynaceae family which includes such genera as: Adenium, Oleander, and Plumeria.
5 Oct, 2008
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I've looked up toad tree.
Apparently the fruit has a look and texture similar to toad skin.
23 Sep, 2008