For long Haiti has been known for its ecological degradation due to the oversuse of the trees to produce charcoal a commodity commonly used for cooking. Scientists have recently discovered a plant commonly used by vodou practitioners for treating ailment and conjure evil spirits. What is the name of this plant?
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Jatropha curcas, a native Haitian shrub, is by now grown in several countries to produce biofuel.
“Haiti’s Hopes for Biofuels Rest on Jatropha Plant”:
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=50480
“Voodoo shrub is alternative fuel”:
http://current.com/items/89350483_voodoo_shrub_is_alternative_fuel