{"id":2275,"date":"2018-06-08T08:04:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T08:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2026-10-22T16:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T16:07:31","slug":"kothri-pann-mara-mountain-sweet-thorn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kodavaclan.com\/kodaguheritage\/kothri-pann-mara-mountain-sweet-thorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Kothri pann mara – Mountain sweet thorn"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kothri Pann Mara \u2013 Mountain Sweet Thorn<\/h1>\n

A Wild Fruit Tree of Kodagu\u00a0 \"\"<\/h2>\n

Kodava name:<\/strong> Kothri Pann Mara
\nEnglish name:<\/strong> Mountain Sweet Thorn
\nKannada name:<\/strong> Sampigehannu
\nBotanical name:<\/strong> Flacourtia montana<\/em> Graham
\nFamily:<\/strong> Flacourtiaceae
\nCategory:<\/strong> Flora and Fauna \u2013 Native Trees and Fruits of Kodagu<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/h3>\n

Kothri Pann Mara is a native tree<\/a> of Kodagu, known for its edible wild fruits and distinctive thorn-covered trunk. It is part of the rich diversity of trees found in the Western Ghats, where native plants contribute to the region’s natural heritage.<\/p>\n

The tree is valued both for its fruit and for its timber. Its presence in the forests of Kodagu represents the close relationship between the region’s natural environment and the traditional knowledge of its people.<\/p>\n

Botanical Characteristics<\/h3>\n

Kothri Pann Mara can grow into a medium-sized tree, reaching considerable height under favourable conditions. The original Kodagu Heritage record describes it as growing up to approximately 20 metres.<\/p>\n

One of its most recognisable features is its trunk, which bears simple, sharp thorns. The bark is brownish and relatively smooth.<\/p>\n

The leaves are simple and arranged alternately along the branches. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, while the fruits develop into fleshy berries that turn red as they ripen.<\/p>\n

These characteristics help distinguish Mountain Sweet Thorn from many other native fruit-bearing trees.<\/p>\n

Flowering and Fruiting Season<\/h3>\n

The Kodagu Heritage record notes the following seasonal pattern:<\/p>\n