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beadtree

Scientific Name: Adenanthera

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Melia azedarach: The Bead Tree

Melia azedarach goes by many common names, reflecting its widespread distribution and long history of use. Some of the most frequently encountered names include white cedar, chinaberry tree, bead-tree, Cape lilac, syringa berrytree, Persian lilac, Indian lilac, and Pride of India. Other common names include Acacia Coral, Arbre glise, Circassian Seed, Corail Vgtale, Coral Wood, Coralitos, Curly Bean, China Ball Tree, Paradise Tree, Japanese Bead Tree, and Texas Umbrella Tree.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that the fruit is somewhat poisonous.
  • The plant produces seeds, which could pose a choking hazard if ingested.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that the fruit is somewhat poisonous.
  • The plant produces seeds, which could pose a choking hazard if ingested.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Melia azedarach
  • Family: Meliaceae
  • Synonym: M. japonica

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
  • Also found in the West Indies and northeastern Venezuela.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A medium-sized canopying tree.
  • Has a spreading crown and sparsely branched limbs.
  • Bark becomes fissured with age.
  • Leaves are a fresh green color.