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![]() | Croton eluteria, Cascarilla officinalis Family: Euphorbiaceae Cascarilla Origin: Caribbean ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Its leaves are scanty, alternate, ovate-lanceolate, averaging 2 inches long, with close scaling below, giving a metallic silver-bronze appearance, and scattered white scales above. The tree produces small but very fragrant white flowers almost all the year round. Tincture from the bark is used as a tonic and stimulant, and a fever reducer. Cascarilla bark is also used to flavour the liqueurs Campari and Vermouth. Similar plants:
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