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Family Euphorbiaceae
Common name: Croton oil plant (English), Tuba (Filipino)
Local name: Tuba (Talaingod manobo, Bisaya, Tagalog)
Indication: Pampatay sa kasili (Bisaya), poison for fresh water eel (English)
Plant part used: Fruit
Method of Preparation: Pounded fruit-Pound a fruit to express the juice.
Direction for use: The pounded fruit is then wrapped in a leaf. Place it on the edge of a stick which is used in catching the eels.
Additional information: It could kill a human if eaten accidentally.
Informant: Datu Ansag Mansimoy-at
Place gathered: Paluga MJD, Ragrario AMM, Millondaga KJI, Cabero JD
Gathered by / Date gathered: 09/05/2013
Abstracted by: Cabero JD
Date abstracted: 10/03/2014
Province: Davao - Talaingod Manobo

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