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The curry tree

Murraya koenigii

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Description:

The curry tree is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India and Sri Lanka. Its leaves are used in many dishes in India and neighboring countries. It is a small tree, growing 4-6 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm diameter. The leaves are pinnate, with 11-21 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. They are highly aromatic.

Notes:

They are believed to possess anti-diabetic properties.

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Bio-Diversity of Western Ghats
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PublishedJuly 3, 2013

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