Rotenone

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What Wikipedia says

Rotenone is an organic compound that has been described as "by far the most important rotenoid." It is an odorless, colorless, crystalline isoflavone. It occurs naturally in the seeds and stems of several plants, such as the jicama vine, and in the roots of several other members of the Fabaceae.

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