mallotus philippinensis

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mallotus philippinensis - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Kamala \Ka*ma"la\, n. (Bot.)
     The red dusty hairs of the capsules of an East Indian tree
     (Mallotus Philippinensis) used for dyeing silk. It is
     violently emetic, and is used in the treatment of tapeworm.
     [Written also kameela.]
     [1913 Webster]