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Derris elliptica

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Derris eliptica is a species of leguminous plant from Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific islands, including New Guinea. The roots of D. elliptica contain rotenone, a strong insecticide and fish poison.

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Family: Fabaceae

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by: Seed

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Name: Derris elliptica
Slug: derris-elliptica
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Derris
Species: elliptica
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 43

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