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Saraca bijuga
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are 11-70 Saraca species. They are trees from Asia. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
The flowers and young leaves are eaten. Fruit are chewed instead of Areca nuts.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, nuts - masticatory
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pan-sayeik
Synonyms
Saraca indica Linn.;