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bitterwood tree

/ˈbɪtərwʊd triː/

Traducción: Nombre común de varias especies de árboles de la familia Simaroubaceae, en particular Quassia amara, conocidos por su corteza y madera extremadamente amargas, utilizadas en la medicina tradicional y como insecticida natural.

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/ˈbɪtərwʊd triː/C1formalscientific
  • esNombre común de varias especies de árboles de la familia Simaroubaceae, en particular Quassia amara, conocidos por su corteza y madera extremadamente amargas, utilizadas en la medicina tradicional y como insecticida natural.

A common name for several species of trees in the Simaroubaceae family, particularly Quassia amara, known for its extremely bitter bark and wood used in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide.

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    A common name for several trees in the Simaroubaceae family, especially Quassia amara, known for its extremely bitter bark and wood used in traditional medicine and as an insecticide.

    esárbol de madera amarga

    • The bitterwood tree is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
    • Extracts from the bitterwood tree are used to treat digestive issues.
    • The wood of the bitterwood tree is so bitter that insects avoid it.