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Meaning of azedarach
azedarach (n)
tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree
azedarach (n.)
A handsome Asiatic tree (Melia azedarach), common in the southern United States; -- called also, Pride of India, Pride of China, and Bead tree.
The bark of the roots of the azedarach, used as a cathartic and emetic.
azedarach Sentence Examples
- The azedarach tree, with its clusters of lilac-colored blooms, stood majestically in the garden.
- The leaves of the azedarach contained nimbolide, a compound with potential medicinal properties.
- The azedarach's seed pods were often used in traditional Indian medicine as a laxative.
- In some cultures, azedarach seeds were ground into powder and used as a topical insect repellent.
- The azedarach tree is known to secrete allelopathic compounds that can inhibit the growth of neighboring plants.
- The azedarach's wood was durable and resistant to termites, making it popular for furniture and construction.
- The bark of the azedarach contained the natural dye quercetin, which could be used in dyeing textiles.
- The azedarach tree was a favored nesting site for several bird species, including the Indian myna.
- The azedarach's flowers were known to attract butterflies and bees, adding to the biodiversity of the garden.
- Despite its medicinal and ornamental value, the azedarach tree is considered invasive in some regions due to its prolific seed dispersal.
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tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade treeA handsome As
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The azedarach tree, with its clusters of lilac-colored blooms, stood majestically in the garden.
The leaves of the azedarach contained nimbolide, a compound with potential medicinal properties.
The azedarach's seed pods were often used in traditional Indian medicine as a laxative.
In some cultures, azedarach seeds were ground into powder and used as a topical insect repellent.
