jatropha

/ ˈdʒætrəfə /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Jatropha , esp the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas , originating in Central America but also found in Asia and Africa; used mainly as a component for biofuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of jatropha¹

from Greek iatros physician + trophē nourishment

Example Sentences

The Yucca (Jatropha manihot) is one of the finest vegetables of Peru.

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It is the root of a shrub called Cassada, or Cassava Jatropha, and in its crude state is highly poisonous.

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The juice of the tapioca plant (the Jatropha manihot) likewise contains it.

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Of considerable importance is the physic-nut (Jatropha curcas), which is exported.

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Those who live in the Barotse valley cultivate in addition the sugar-cane, sweet potato, and manioc ('Jatropha manihot').

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