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Triadica Lour. (Euphorbiaceae)

A genus of about three species of trees; native to tropical and subtropical Asia.

One species occurs in North Carolina: Triadica sebifera (Chinese tallow-tree, popcorn tree). It is not native.

Bark of Triadica sebifera
Bark of Triadica sebifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twigs of Triadica sebifera (coming soon)
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Leaves of Triadica sebifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves and inflorescence of Triadica sebifera (Copyright W. Cook)
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Fruit of Triadica sebifera (coming soon)
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N.C. distribution of Triadica sebifera
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*Triadica sebifera (Chinese tallow-tree, popcorn tree)
(Uncommon[native of e. Asia]; marsh edges, shell deposits, disturbed areas; CP; Fl: May-Jun, Fr: Aug-Nov)