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Strychnos nux-blanda

Family: Loganiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and 9-22 cm long by 7-16 cm wide. The fruit are round and 6-8 cm across. There are 4-15 seeds.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level in southern China. Shan ma qian

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Vietnam, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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