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Milkweed, Akanda or Akk

Calotropis procera

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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28.6835, 77.6196

Field Notes

Description:

White latex if leaf is injured. Host to caterpillars.

Habitat:

Grows wild. Considered a weed but cared for if it grows around temples as its flowers are used for worship, especially for Lord Shiv, in Hinduism.

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Calotropis

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