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Malabar salacia
Salacia malabarica

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

A scrambling tree. The branches have small spines. The leaves are opposite and 9-13 cm long by 4.5-7 cm wide. They have a long tip and are rounded at the base. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. The flower stalks are 2-3 cm long. The fruit is hard and round and 5 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit wall, seeds - aril


How it is grown


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