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Bara koli

Local Name	:	Bara koli
Botanical Name	:	Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.
Common Name	:	Indian jujube
Family	:	Rhamnaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to South Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and has spread to parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. It is now cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a fast-growing deciduous tree valued for its edible fruit. It is widely cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions for its drought tolerance and fruit production.

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Descriptions

It is a small to medium-sized, fast-growing deciduous tree. It has a dense, spreading crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, ovate, or elliptical, with a glossy green upper surface and a whitish, hairy underside. The tree produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in clusters, followed by round to oval fruits that are green when unripe and turn yellow to reddish-brown when ripe. The fruit is edible, with a fleshy, sweet to sour pulp.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

August - February

Use(s)

The fruits are rich in vitamin C and are used to treat digestive issues, improve immunity, and relieve constipation.