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Excoecaria indica

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Excoecaria indica

Merrill, Elmer Drew, 1876-1956 · public_domain

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Shirakiopsis indica is a mangrove species in the family Euphorbiaceae. Its fruits and seeds are very poisonous and are used as a fish poison. A decoction of the root bark possesses purgative and emetic properties and is said to be used in insanity and hydrophobia.

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