Maange mara – Mango

Maange mara(Mangiferaindica L.) one of the native trees in Kodagu grows up to 90 feet high and 80 ft wide. The roots of the mango tree grow deep into the soil, they are evergreen throughout. Mango is the national fruit of India.

Kodava

Maange mara

English

Mango

Kannada

Mavu

Botanical Name

Mangiferaindica L.

Family

ANACARDIACEAE

Flowering starts

February

Fruiting ends

June

Uses

Fruits are highly palatable and nutritious. The raw fruits are pickled and used for making various kinds of chutneys.The wood is used for musical instruments.

 
 

 

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