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Gnetum gnemon

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Daeking Tree, Gnetum Nut, Gnemon Tree, Jointfir, Joint-Fir Spinach, Melinjo Nut, Paddy Oats, Spanish Jointfir, Tulip Tree, Two Leaf

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Lim, T.K. (2012). Gnetum gnemon. In: Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2534-8_2

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