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Derris elliptica

Plants

Family: Fabaceae · Genus: Derris

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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Growing details and traits for Derris elliptica in the Library.

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