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Strychnos unguacha

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Strychnos unguacha is a species within the genus Strychnos, which comprises about 190 species of tropical woody plants, many of which are trees. The genus Strychnos is known for several species that are important sources of drugs or poisons, such as strychnine and curare. Some Strychnos species are also valued for their sweet fruits, and S. unguacha is one of these.1

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