Sandoricum dasyneuron
Meliaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSandoricum dasyneuron is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet dasyneuron means 'shaggy nerve', referring to the leaf's underside venation.
Description
A tropical tree in the Meliaceae family that grows 8-10 m tall with a trunk 10-25 cm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw and leave a distinctive garlic taste in the mouth.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw. They leave a garlic taste in the mouth.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
References (1)
- Flora Malesia
