Myristicaceae
Tapering Nutmeg,
Wild Nutmeg
MAL: കാട്ടുജാതി
Kaattujaathi
ചെന്നെല്ലി
Chennelli
ചോരപത്രി
Chorapathri
ചോരപ്പൈൻ
Chorappayin
ചോരപ്പാലി
Chorappaali
KAN: Raktamara
MAR: Ranjayaphal
TAM: Curapattiri
bloomed near
Vannappuram Thodupuzha Idukki Dist.
Kerala INDIA
axillary racemose
flower (good fragrance) diameter:05mm,
wild moisture shady streamside habitat, herb, dioecious tree, erect,
branches, hard woody stem,
12 meters height,
leaves alternate ovate oblong apex,
edible fruit tamarind with sour taste,
seed with aromatic red mace,
Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu
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