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Sapium sebiferum

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Sapium sebiferum
member of plant family Euphorbiaceae; contains an unidentified toxin which causes nephrosis and diarrhea. Called also Chinese tallow tree.


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The Chinese tallow tree, Sapium sebiferum, is a fast growing small shade tree that produces a kaleidescope of colors on leaves in the fall of yellow, red, orange, blue, and purple.
Table 2: Exotic Natural Waxes Common Name INCI or Botanical Name Apple wax Pyrus malus Bayberry (Myrtle) wax Myrica cerifera Chinese wax Fraxinus chinensis Chinese Tallow wax Sapium sebiferum Esparto wax Stipa tenacissim Ilex Wax Ilex paraguariensis Japan wax Cotinus Coggygria Orange Peel wax Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax Ouricouri wax Syagrus coronata Rice Bran wax Oryza sativa Sugar Cane wax Saccharum spp.
The exotic Sapium sebiferum (tallowtree) is most commonly found in marshes, swamps, and wet bottoms.
 
 
 
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