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literally meaning "The Garden of Heaven"

MELIACEAE

Azadirachta indica A Juss. (Syn: Mehia axadirachita Linn.)

Vernacular Name: Limba, Nima (O); Neem (H,Beng.);Margosa, Neem Tree (E).

Tree. Leaves 20-40 cm; leaflets 5-9 pairs, obliquely lanceolate, inequilateral, sometimes falcate, serrate, glabrous, base cuneate, oblique. Flowers white, fragrant. Drupe ellipsoid, yellow, glabrous.
 
Very commonly planted and often self- sown; natuaralised in some forest areas.
 
Flowering : February - May
Fruiting : June - July
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