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Latin NameCommon NameEdibility RatingMedicinal Rating
Alnus acuminataAlder02
Bactris gasipaesPeach Palm, Pupunha52
Bixa orellanaAnnatto (Lipstick Plant, Urucum, Colorau, Achiote )33
Erythrina sandwicensisWiliwili, Hawaiian coral tree02
Erythrina subumbransDadap. December tree22
Gliricidia sepiumGliricidia, Forest Lilac, Mexican Lilac22
Hibiscus tilliaceusBeach Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus21
Jatropha curcasPhysic Nut, Barbados Nut23
Leucaena leucocephalaLeucaena, Lead Tree, White Tamarind32
Moringa oleiferaHorseradish Tree, Moringa,44
Populus hybridsHybrid poplar33
Populus nigraBlack Poplar, Lombardy poplar13
Samanea samanRain Tree, False Powder Puff, Monkey Pod32
Sesbania grandifloraVegetable Hummingbird, Agati,32
Sesbania sesbanSesban22
Tamarindus indicaTamarind43
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