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Myoporum |
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Myoporum Australian genus of plants in the Myoporaceae family; contain a number of poisonous substances, of which sesquiterpenes are the most significant; the most important is a hepatoxin, ngaione, which causes photosensitization, jaundice and death in animals eating them. Includes M. acuminatum (boobialla), M. deserti (Ellangowan poison bush), M. laetum (ngaio), M. montanum, M. serratum (boobialla), M. tetrandrum, M. adscendens, (boobialla), M. insulare (boobialla). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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