Amla tree- Phyllanthus emblica- Indian Gooseberry- fruit of heaven

 Phyllanthus emblica

• Botanical name is Phyllanthus (fil-LAN-thus) emblica. Synonym is P. officinalis. Vernacular name is Indian Gooseberry. Local names are Amla and Aonla. Cultivated in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 10a- 11). Has many medicinal uses. Also called fruit of heaven and nectar plant. Rich source of vitamin C. Belongs to Phyllanthaceae family.

Height up to 30 feet. Photo by Rashad.

Deciduous. Photo by Rashad.

Drooping branches. Photo by Rashad.

Fruit on ground. Photo by Rashad.

A painted view. Photo by Rashad.

Falling leaves. Photo by Rashad.

Needs average water. Photo by Rashad.

Friendly to birds. Photo by Rashad. Nov 13.

Fruit. Used for pickle and jams. 
Folk medicines. Photo by Rashad.

Trunk. A painted view. Photo by Rashad.

Leaves pinnate. Photo by Rashad.

Garden landscape. Photo by Rashad.

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