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

For now, biofuel producers are relying on used cooking oil, rendered animal fat, the jatropha plant, algae and other so-called feedstock, but experts say refineries do not have access to enough of those materials to produce the billions of gallons of aviation fuel needed to reach the net-zero goal.

From Los Angeles Times

The elderly became the butt of friendly banter to lighten the mood among people sitting on stones and under the shade of small jatropha trees to escape the searing heat.

From Seattle Times

The elderly became the butt of friendly banter to lighten the mood among people sitting on stones and under the shade of small jatropha trees to escape the searing heat.

From Washington Times

“No amount of Jatropha or Brazil-nut fuel can make business jets look eco-friendly,” said aviation analyst Richard Aboulafia.

From Reuters

Her bare arms and legs were covered in colorful tattoos, but Clubb was shy and nervous when asked to show off her second-place winner, a Jatropha podagrica, aka a Buddha belly plant with a bulbous body and geranium-like leaves.

From Los Angeles Times