Acalypha fruticosa

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Acalypha fruticosa is a species of flowering plant in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It occurs widely in East and southern Africa where it is eaten as a vegetable. It is also an important browse plant for sheep. In East Africa and southern Africa it is used as a medicinal plant. In northern Kenya, arrow shafts and beehive lids are made from the stem. From the dried leaves a tea is made in Ethiopia.

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