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Shirakiopsis indica

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Shirakiopsis indica
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E. indica
Binomial name
Excoecaria indica

Excoecaria indica, is a mangrove species belonging to the genus Excoecaria of 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.[1]

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