Our front side of the garden is covered with this yellow flower called Allamanda, also known as Yellow Bell, Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower. This is tropical shrubs or vines belonging to the dogbane family. A woody, evergreen shrub with vigorous growth, Allamanda may reach a free-standing height of 2 metres or more. The leathery leaves are lancelike, pointed, and may either be opposite or in whorls of three or four. The yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are 5-7.5 centimetres in diameter; cultivated forms tend towards larger blooms which may also be white, purple, pink or orange in colour. Their scent may be described as delicate and fruity.

Allamanda cathartica is also notable for its medicinal properties: all parts of the plant contain allamandin, a toxic iridoid lactone. The leaves, roots and flowers may be used in the preparation of a powerful cathartic (hence the name); the milky sap is also known to possess antibacterial and possibly anticancer properties. Gardeners exposed to the sap will develop rashes, itch, and blisters.

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This large and black caterpillar is too gruesome. I saw this in our yard last week. Avoid getting in touch with this kind of critter because it will irritate your skin too much.