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or·deal tree

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  1. bushman's poison, ordeal tree, Acocanthera oppositifolia, Acocanthera venenatanoun

    evergreen shrub or tree of South Africa

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  1. ordeal tree

    An ordeal tree, also known as Erythrophleum suaveolens, is a plant species in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Senegal in the West across to East Africa, and down to Angola and Mozambique in the South. Its bark is poisonous and was historically used in trial by ordeal to determine the guilt or innocence of a suspect. It is known for its significant cultural and medicinal value. The tree is also used for timber, construction purposes and in traditional medicine.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ordeal tree in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ordeal tree in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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