Kaadger mara -The Indian varnish tree

Kaadger mara (Holigarna arnottiana J.Hk.) one of the native trees in kodagu grows up to 35 m tall.The bark  is finely fissured and pustular. Latex white, turns black on exposure to atmosphere.

Kodava

Kaadger mara

English

The Indian varnish tree

Kannada

Holageru

Botanical Name

Holigarna arnottiana J.Hk.

Family

ANACARDIACEAE

Flowering starts

December

Fruiting ends

March

Uses

Bait for flying foxes and porcupines.