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Clitoria ternatea
(Clitoria Blue)
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The flowers of this blue pigment rich vine have the shape of human female genitals, hence the Latin name of the genus "Clitoria". |
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Coccus lacca
(Shellac)
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The general name for a resinous substance excreted by the females of the lac insect, Laccifer (Tachardia) lacca (formerly Coccus lacca). The insects primarily deposit lac on the twigs and soft new branches of several varieties of Soapberry and Acacia ... |
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Mimosa hostilis
(Jurema)
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Jurema has been used since time immemorial. In the eighteenth and nineteenth century, "Vinho da Jurema" was reported several times. |
3 Forms |
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Peganum harmala
(Syrian Rue)
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Syrian Rue (Peganum harmala) belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. Seeds from the Syrian Rue contain compounds known as harmala alkaloids. |
6 Forms |
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Pterocarpus Soyauxii
(African Coralwood)
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Pterocarpus soyauxii is a useful multipurpose tree from forested areas in Central Africa, producing good-quality timber, dye, and has traditionally been used as a medicine. |