Melia azedarach L.

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Species
Family
Common Name
Description
Location/Habitat
Latitude
Uses/Comments
Collcctor(s)
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Melia azedarach	Au: L.
Meliaceae
Pride of India, Umbrella Tree
Willowy tree with odd pinnately compound leaves. All specimens
with yellow drupaceous fruits. Duplicate # 1 with flowers that are
lavender and white. Diplicate #2 with flower buds.
Wemyss settlement, located in the yard of the house, next to Cybil's
house. Disturbed yard.
23°25’ 44” N	Longitude 75° 11" 42" W
This plant was not listed as occuring on Long Island (Correll & Correll.
1982). Limbs of the plant are taken and boiled in water, the resulting
decoction is taken for fever, flu, colds, and coughs.
Laurel Richey
98-319 Duplicates 6 Date December 13. 1998
Plants Dried Using a Kerosene Heater
Vouchers for Laurel Richey's PhD Dissertation
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