Carapa Guianensis
A meliaceous plant, native of tropical America, where it grows to a height of 60 to 80 feet. The bark of this tree possesses febrifugal properties and is also used for tanning. By pressure, the seeds...
A meliaceous plant, native of tropical America,
where it grows to a height of 60 to 80 feet. The bark of this tree
possesses febrifugal properties and is also used for tanning. By
pressure, the seeds yield a liquid oil called carap-oil or
crab-oil, suitable for burning in lamps.
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