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quassia (dict)
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QuassiaQuassia is a genus of evergreen tropical Asian trees and shrubs (family Simaroubaceae), counting about 40 species. Best known is Bitterwood (Quassia amara), a tree up to 6 meters (20 feet) tall. Its heartwood contains quassin, a bitter-tasting substance that was used in medicine.
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