Mangifera Indica
The mango, in some of its varieties esteemed as the most delicious of tropical fruits, while many varieties produce fruit whose texture resembles cotton and tastes of turpentine. The unripe fruit is p...
The mango, in some of its varieties esteemed as
the most delicious of tropical fruits, while many varieties
produce fruit whose texture resembles cotton and tastes of
turpentine. The unripe fruit is pickled. The pulp contains gallic
and citric acid. The seeds possess anthelmintic properties. A soft
gum resin exudes from the wounded bark, which is used medicinally.
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