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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)
Twigs of Triadica sebifera
Twigs of Triadica sebifera (coming soon)
Leaves of Triadica sebifera
Leaves of Triadica sebifera (Copyright W. Cook)
Leaves and inflorescence of Triadica sebifera
Leaves and inflorescence of Triadica sebifera (Copyright W. Cook)
Fruit of Triadica sebifera
Fruit of Triadica sebifera (coming soon)
N.C. distribution of Triadica sebifera
N.C. distribution of Triadica sebifera

*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)