1. Dillenia indica (Dilleniaceae) IMG_3929.jpg photo

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1. Dillenia indica (Dilleniaceae) IMG_3929.jpg

The elephant apple or chalmoogra. The fruits are said to be used for making some sort of chutney or pickle in India , but seem rather wood.
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David H. Lorence, Ph.D., Director of Science
National Tropical Botanical Garden , 3530 Papalina Road
Kalaheo , HI 96741 USA

Introduced to Pohnpei as an edible fruit.

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