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Decaisnea insignis
Deciduous shrub
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The Decaisnea insignis plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Decaisnea insignis
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  (Griff.)Hook.f.&Thoms.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Moist woods and thickets to 3000 metres[109, 146].



Edible Uses:  Fruit - raw[1, 105, 177]. A yellow pod about 8cm long[200], it is filled with a white juicy pulp that is very sweet and pleasant to eat[2].

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