Lecythis
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A genus of gigantic trees, chiefly Brazilian, of the orderMyrtaceæ, having woody capsules opening by an apical lid. LecythisZabucajo yields the delicious sapucaia nuts. L. Ollaria produces themonkey-pots, its capsules. Its bark separates into thin sheets, likepaper, used by the natives for cigarette wrappers.
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