Mu oil tree
Vernicia montana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are large and have 3 lobes. The flowering shoots contain both male and female flowers. The petals are white. The fruit are 5-7 cm long. Each fruit contains 3 seeds. The seeds are rich in oil.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - oil, poisonous