MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at...

Alstonia venenata


Alstonia venenata

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Alstonia venenata



Common Name:Poison Devil Tree
Malayalam Name: analivegam
Sanskrit Name: Anadana
Tamil Name: Sinnappalai
Telugu Name: edaakula paala

Alstonia venenata (Poison Devil Tree) is a small tree growing up to 6 meters tall. The bark of Alstonia venenata is greyish brown. Leaves are simple. Flowers are white, occurring in clusters at branch ends. They are drought tolerant and hardy species once established.
Roots and fruits of Alstonia venenataare believed to be useful for skin diseases, leprosy, cobra and other venomous snake bites, epilepsy, fatigue, fever, syphilis, insanity, epilepsy etc.


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