Persea odoratissima
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. The bark is rough and brown. The leaves are smooth and dark green above and more pale underneath. They are oval or sword shaped.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in hill forests between 1,500-2,150 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are collected from the ground and the outer pulp eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kasindu, Lalikaulo, Olglya, Phamlex, Rohunjkung, Sapsing, Seto kaulo
Synonyms
Machilus odoratissima ;