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Sajana

Local Name	:	Sajana
Botanical Name	:	Moringa oleifera Lam.
Common Name	:	Drumstick Tree
Family	:	Moringaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India but is now cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions across Asia, Africa, and Latin America for its nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a fast-growing tree known for its nutritious leaves, fragrant white flowers, and long, drumstick-shaped pods. It is widely cultivated for its edible parts and medicinal properties.

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Descriptions

It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree. The tree has a slender trunk with corky, whitish bark. Its leaves are compound, tripinnate, with small, elliptical leaflets that are bright green. The tree produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers arranged in loose clusters. The fruit is a long, slender, cylindrical pod (drumstick) that can grow up to 30-45 cm long, containing seeds embedded in a fibrous matrix.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - June

Use(s)

The leaves are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and are used to treat malnutrition, inflammation, and diabetes.