Weird succulent thing... know what it is?

[Mandrew968]

I see three seeds on this thing. I was told when the seeds start to crack, they are ready to sow. other than that, I don't know much... name? I hear it likes minimal water... thanks guys!

[Rory]

Looks like Jatropha podagrica.

[kwtimo]

Yup. Gout plant indeed

[Mandrew968]

Thanks guys. Very much appreciated.

[DoomsDave]

Wonder if it works on gout?

[John Case]

Wonder if it works on gout?

Maybe it gives you gout!

[OldNed]

Don't eat any part of the plant

From www.inchem.org


             Dehydration and cardiovascular collapse as a result of 
             haemorrhagic gastro-enteritis.  Central nervous system 
             depression. 
    
             Symptoms are largely those associated with gastro-intestinal  
             irritation.  There is acute abdominal pain and a burning 
             sensation in the throat about half an hour after ingestion 
             of the seeds, followed by nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  The 
             vomitus and faeces may contain blood.  In severe intoxications 
             dehydration and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis can occur. There 
             may be CNS and cardiovascular depression and collapse; 
             children are more susceptible. 

[Jerry@TreeZoo]

This Jatropha, surprisingly, volunteers for me in a very moist, but well drained, shady site.

[DoomsDave]

Don't eat any part of the plant

From www.inchem.org


             Dehydration and cardiovascular collapse as a result of 
             haemorrhagic gastro-enteritis.  Central nervous system 
             depression. 
    
             Symptoms are largely those associated with gastro-intestinal  
             irritation.  There is acute abdominal pain and a burning 
             sensation in the throat about half an hour after ingestion 
             of the seeds, followed by nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  The 
             vomitus and faeces may contain blood.  In severe intoxications 
             dehydration and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis can occur. There 
             may be CNS and cardiovascular depression and collapse; 
             children are more susceptible. 

Duly noted!

(Just joking, about eating it by the way . . . )

[John Case]

Don't eat any part of the plant

From www.inchem.org


             Dehydration and cardiovascular collapse as a result of 
             haemorrhagic gastro-enteritis.  Central nervous system 
             depression. 
    
             Symptoms are largely those associated with gastro-intestinal  
             irritation.  There is acute abdominal pain and a burning 
             sensation in the throat about half an hour after ingestion 
             of the seeds, followed by nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  The 
             vomitus and faeces may contain blood.  In severe intoxications 
             dehydration and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis can occur. There 
             may be CNS and cardiovascular depression and collapse; 
             children are more susceptible. 

Duly noted!

(Just joking, about eating it by the way . . . )

That sounds a lot worse than gout!

[Josh-O]

Don't eat any part of the plant

From www.inchem.org


             Dehydration and cardiovascular collapse as a result of 
             haemorrhagic gastro-enteritis.  Central nervous system 
             depression. 
    
             Symptoms are largely those associated with gastro-intestinal  
             irritation.  There is acute abdominal pain and a burning 
             sensation in the throat about half an hour after ingestion 
             of the seeds, followed by nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  The 
             vomitus and faeces may contain blood.  In severe intoxications 
             dehydration and haemorrhagic gastroenteritis can occur. There 
             may be CNS and cardiovascular depression and collapse; 
             children are more susceptible. 

Duly noted!

(Just joking, about eating it by the way . . . )

That sounds a lot worse than gout!

I had gout once, it hurts like He double hockey sticks