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Madhuca longifolia

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Notes:

The saying "aalai illaa oorukku iluppaip poo charkkarai" indicates when there is no cane sugar available, the flower of M. longifolia can be used, as it is very sweet. However, Tamil tradition cautions that excessive use of this flower will result in imbalance of thinking and may even lead to lunacy.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Madhuca_longifolia
http://www.fruitipedia.com/mahua.htm
http://www.civilsocietyonline.com/pages/Details.aspx?417

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