YELLOW ALLAMANDA

This shrub with yellow flowers is named after Dr. Allamand, who sent the first seeds to Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist. It has been used as a laxative, hence the scientific name. There is also a purple variety. It is a very common Antiguan garden plant.

 

Special thanks to the late Desmond Nicholson of the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda and Peter Duce for making this section of Antigua Nice Ltd possible!