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Euphorbiaceae
Jatropha

not marked as a favorite taxon *Jatropha curcas Linnaeus. Common name: Barbados Nut, Nutmeg Plant, Physic Nut, Purging Nut. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Central America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl2, FNA12, K4, NS, POWO. Basionym: Jatropha curcas L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Jatropha curcas - FNA12

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL

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