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Turraea virens

Family: Meliaceae


What it is like

An evergreen shrub or tree. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. The fruit are hairy.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, India, Madagascar, Mayotte, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

The fruit are pickled.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Turraea ticoreopsis Baill.; There is confusion over names and authorities. Turraea virens Hellen. may be Atalantia monophylla.