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Chinaberry, Persian Lilac, Pride of India

Melia azedarach

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Notes:

All parts of this tree are poisonous ~ Quote - Medical uses Bark and fruit extract is used to kill parasitic roundworms. In Manipur, leaves and flowers are used as poultice in nervous headache. Leaves, bark and fruit are insect repellant. Seed-oil is used in rheumatism. Wood-extract is used in asthma.

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