Pleasantly crisp, sweet and juicy, this popular apple features a beautiful bright green skin mottled with pale red. Its complex flavor is subtly tart, and is a versatile ingredient for recipes ranging from sweet to savory. As a snack, Granny Smith apples burst with juice with every bite, and they are also a delicious addition to salads, pies, sauces, and baked goods.
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Major growing areas
Southeast Asia and Australasia, and the species is now cultivated throughout the tropics.
NOTABLE FACTS
Morinda coreia is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow from 5 - 10 metres tall. The bole is short and crooked. The plant has been extensively cultivated in India for the dye obtained from the root bark. It is a popular medicinal plant in Thailand, where it is often gathered from the wild, and is also a local source of timber.
AYURVEDA & MEDICINAL USES
Used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for Gout, cysts, wounds Amenorrhoea, fevers Dysentery