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Euphorbiaceae [yü‚fȯr·bē′ās·ē‚ē] (botany) A family of dicotyledonous plants in the order Euphorbiales characterized by dehiscent fruit having more than one seed and by epitropous ovules. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If you were compelled to design a garden that included members of the spurge family alone, the result would be a diverse collection of unusual- 2) castor bean: A member of the spurge family Euphorbiaceae grown in Africa, the oil made from the seeds of this bean is used in products such as nylon, coatings, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The species belongs to the spurge family, a group of valuable oil-producing trees from eastern Asia. |
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