Cordia obliqua
- Botanical name is Cordia obliqua. Synonyms are C. myxa and C. latifolia. Common name is Cordia. Local name is Lassora/ Lasura. Cultivated in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 10). Has many medicinal attributes. Belongs to Boraginaceae family.
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| Can attain a height of 30 feet. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Bark, trunk and attributes.Photo by Rashad. |
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| Leaves. Vigorous in growth. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Likes to be under full sun. Photo by Rashad. DHA Graveyard. |
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| On ground. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Unripe fruit used for pickle/ vegetable. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Ripe fruit is mucilaginous. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Tender leaves can be taken as snacks. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Leaves are glossy and leather textured. Drooping branches. Photo by Rashad. |
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