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Melia azedarach, a deciduous
tree with red-brown bark, typically grows to 5-10 m,
occasionally reaching up to 20 m, and has a diameter of 80 cm,
inhabiting sunny areas in coastal districts. Leaves are
alternate, 30-80 cm long, imparipinnate; leaflets measure 3-6 cm
long and 1-2.5 cm wide, oval to oblong, with long pointed tips,
asymmetrical bases, and obtuse serrations on the margins. Cymes
emerge from axils on current-year branches and set many light
purple flowers; petals are 5 in number, 8-10 mm long,
oblanceolate, and open flat. Fruit (drupe), 1.5- 2 cm long,
oblong, matures yellow-brown in October-December. Bloom time:
May- June.
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Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
