  Yes, it was the name of Alexander the Great's war horse, but I'm pretty sure it is misspelled, actually spelled Buceph â¦ alus, not Beaucephalus. Bucephalus means ox head for his stubborness. Because Alexander was the only one who could break him.
Crown Vetch. Crown Vetch (Securigera Varia) is a plant that is native to parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, and has been brought to North America. It's often planted along road ways, and used for erosion control, as well as in soil rehabilitation due to it's ability to add nitrogen into the soil.rown Vetch Flower. Crown Vetch is a toxic plant. It's safe to touch, and has a pleasant smell, but the plant and seeds are poisonous if eaten. Crown Vetch can cause vomiting and diarrhea, as well as cause the pulse to drop, and may even cause death if enough is ingested.
Although not as popular as the fruit, the root and leaves of the chayote plant are also edible. The root can be prepared in a similar manner to potatoes and the leaves can be cooked like mustard or collard greens.hen purchasing a chayote, looks for fruit that is firm to the touch and has smooth, bright skin. Deep wrinkles or furrows are normal on the surface of the fruit but the skin should not be loose or excessively wrinkled.