Flora of Haryana: Limonia acidissima from Karnal Near NDRI Campus

[Balkar Arya]

Dear All

Limonia acidissima L

From Roadside area Near NDRI Campus Karnal Haryana (228 Mts)

Planted by forest deptt there

Localy known as " Kaintha" Fruit is edible and have medicinal value

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Regards

Dr Balkar Singh
Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology
Arya P G College, Panipat
Haryana-132103
09416262964

[Tanay Bose]

Very nice  and detailed photographs Balkar ji

Thanks for sharing

Tanay

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[Na Bha]

I suppose it is aclled kavath in Marathi.

correct?
Regards
Nalini

[Madhuri Raut]

nice pics. 

yes it is called kavath in Marathi and a deleicious chatani is made from its pulp esp on Mahashivratari day

Regards

Bhagyashri

[promila chaturvedi]

It is also known as Kaith. I experienced its sharp thorns during my childhood. But also trid to fell few fruits- some ripe and some of them fully ripe. Enjoyed the taste .And in the bargain got scolding.

Promila

[Balkar Arya]

Thanks Tanay, Nalini Ji, Madhuri Ji and Promila ji