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n. - Genus of tropical Asiatic trees having large solitary flowers.

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  • Mesua ferrea occurred during the first part of the march.
  • The second story is characterized by Aphanamixis polystachya, Mesua ferrea, Phoebe lanceolata, Polyalthia spp.,
  • Mesua ferrea, Garcinia Cowa, Leea arbuscula, Dalhousia, Roxburghia, are found on the ascent which is moderate and pretty.
  • The forest communities are characterized by Cullenia exarillata, Mesua ferrea, Palaquium ellipticum, Gluta travancorica, and Podocarpus wallichiana.
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