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'''Petiveria''' is a genus of flowering plants in the pigeonberry family Petiveriaceae. It is native to United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and tropical South America. It is a deeply rooted herbaceous perennial shrub growing up to 1 m tall. The roots and leaves have a strong acrid, garlic-like odor which taints the milk and meat of animals that graze on it.
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