Garcinia pedunculata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Garcinia pedunculata |
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Garcinia
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pedunculata
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Garcinia pedunculata, also known as Bor Thekera in Assamese, is an evergreen tree. It is a relative of the famous purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana). This tree naturally grows only in certain parts of south-eastern Asia, like Myanmar and north-eastern India.
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About the Bor Thekera Tree
What the Tree Looks Like
The Bor Thekera tree has a trunk that looks like it has grooves or ridges. Its branches spread out but are not very long. The leaves are shaped like spearheads and have a clear line running down the middle.
Bor Thekera Flowers
The male flowers are light green and grow in loose clusters. The female flowers grow by themselves, not in groups.
The Bor Thekera Fruit
The fruit is round and measures about 8 to 12 centimeters across. Inside, it is juicy and has parts that you can eat.
Uses of Bor Thekera
The ripe Bor Thekera fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. People often slice the ripe or raw fruits, dry them in the sun, and then save them for later.
Cooking with Bor Thekera
In the state of Assam, these dried slices are very popular. They are used to make special dishes, like "tenga diya masor jol," which means Assamese sour fish curry. Bor Thekera can also be used with other vegetables, especially in fritters made from lentils.
