Cockroach plant
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The cockroach plant is three closely related species (Haplophyton cimicidum, Haplophyton cinereum, and Haplophyton crooksii) of perennial shrub
native to Central America
and the American Southwest. The plant's common name derives from its leaf extracts and sap, which contain many insecticidal
compounds particularly effective against cockroach
es.
Shrub
A shrub or bush is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 5–6 m tall. A large number of plants may become either shrubs or trees, depending on the growing conditions they experience...
native to Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and the American Southwest. The plant's common name derives from its leaf extracts and sap, which contain many insecticidal
Insecticidal
Insecticidal is a 2005 [Horror Thriller featuring giant, killer insects. A college student is modifying insects until a housemate tries to kill them...
compounds particularly effective against cockroach
Cockroach
Cockroaches are insects of the order Blattaria or Blattodea, of which about 30 species out of 4,500 total are associated with human habitations...
es.