Crateva religiosa G. Forst
Sacred Garlic Pear Temple Plant
Deciduous tree to15 m high leaves trifoliate flowers before the leaves, greenish white turning yellow fruit ovoid 2- 3 cm diameter, edible and high in vitamin C, usually roasted
ornamental plant. The wood, hard, yellow tending brown with the age, easy  to work, is locally used for common use objects. Leaves and buds are times consumed cooked as vegetables.
Crateva speciosa Volkens
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