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spurge nettle

DEFINITIONS OF: spurge nettle

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n a stinging herb of tropical America

Synonyms:
Cnidoscolus urens, Jatropha stimulosus, Jatropha urens, devil nettle, pica-pica, tread-softly
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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