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Vernicia cordata (Euphorbiaceae) |
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Vernicia cordata is a deciduous high tree, which is being cultivated, but also grows wild in the mountainous regions. Blooms in early summer and from September to October matures a spheroid 3 cm capsule with a large seed inside. Seed contains poisonous fatty oil. Vernicia fordii likewise contains poisonous fatty oil in the seed. Characteristics
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