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Omphalea megacarpa

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Omphalea megacarpa is a plant species within the Omphalea genus, which belongs to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). This genus includes tropical shrubs and trees, with most species native to the Americas.12

Specifically, Omphalea megacarpa is known for its large nuts, which are a popular and nutritious food source in the West Indies. These nuts are stimulating and considered a valuable food item. The Omphalea genus is diverse, with some species, like the Jamaican cobnut (O. triandra), producing edible nuts after removing a poisonous embryo, and others yielding juice used for ink and glue.1

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  2. list of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae

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