Calophyllum_inophyllum - Aexandrian Laurel Tree

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raman

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Jul 3, 2011, 1:13:56 AM7/3/11
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Lalbagh, Bangalore
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Mahadeswara

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Jul 3, 2011, 10:44:50 AM7/3/11
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This is actually called 'False Alexandrian laurel'. Tamil : Pinnai -
a sacred tree, planted sometimes in Pinnai ( seen in Mylapore temple,
Chennai). Many medicinal uses especially the oil from seeds. See
earlier posting in e-flora.

On Jul 3, 10:13 am, raman <raman_arunacha...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Lalbagh, Bangalore
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Mahadeswara

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Jul 4, 2011, 8:32:34 AM7/4/11
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Correction. Please read 'planted sometimes in Pinnai' as
' planted sometimes in temples'
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