Melia azedarach L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Meliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Tree to 15 m, with broadly rounded crown; lfls numerous, ovate or lance-ovate, 3–7 cm, serrate, acuminate; fls lilac, in axillary panicles, the slender, spreading pet 1 cm; fr yellow, 1.5 cm thick, persistent; 2n=28. Native of Asia, escaped from cult. in se. U.S., as far n. as se. Va.
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Common Names
chinaberry