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Vernicia Lour. (Euphorbiaceae)

A genus of three species of trees; native of se. Asia.

One introduced species occurs in North Carolina: Vernicia fordii (Tung-oil tree). It is native to central and western China.

Bark of Vernicia fordii
Bark of Vernicia fordii (coming soon)
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Twigs of Vernicia fordii (coming soon)
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Leaves of Vernicia fordii (Photo: A. Krings, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
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Flowers of Vernicia fordii (coming soon)
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Fruit of Vernicia fordii (coming soon)
expand/contract button N.C. distribution of Vernicia fordii
N.C. distribution of Vernicia fordii (coming soon)
expand/contract button *Vernicia fordii (Tung-oil tree)
(Planted for oil and ornament, showing a tendency to naturalize in the Coastal Plain of NC [Mount Olive, Wayne Co.]; CP)