Jatropha curcas (Physic Nut) - Image 13

Botanical name: Jatropha curcas

Common names: Physic Nut, Purging Nut

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersToxic or PoisonousDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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