jatropha

/ ˈdʒætrəfə /

noun

any plant of the genus Jatropha , esp the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas , originating in Central America but also found in Asia and Africa; used mainly as a component for biofuel

from Greek iatros physician + trophē nourishment

The Yucca (Jatropha manihot) is one of the finest vegetables of Peru.

It is the root of a shrub called Cassada, or Cassava Jatropha, and in its crude state is highly poisonous.

The juice of the tapioca plant (the Jatropha manihot) likewise contains it.

Of considerable importance is the physic-nut (Jatropha curcas), which is exported.

Those who live in the Barotse valley cultivate in addition the sugar-cane, sweet potato, and manioc ('Jatropha manihot').

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