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Sapindus laurifolius

Sapindaceae Edible: Leaves, Latex, Fruit - dry

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(c) Dinesh Valke, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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(c) Dinesh Valke, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

iNaturalist· cc-by-sa

(c) Dinesh Valke, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Description

A tropical tree in the Sapindaceae family. The leaves, latex, and dry fruit are edible parts of this plant.

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Edible Uses

The leaves, latex, and dried fruit are consumed.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

References (1)

  • Pradhan, R., et al, 2020, Potential Wild Edible Plants and its Significance in Livelihood of Indigenous People of Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Karnataka. Economic Affairs Vol. 64, No. 4 pp. 01-14

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