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Melia Juss. (Meliaceae)

A genus of three species of trees; Old World tropics.

One species occurs in North Carolina: Melia azederach (Chinaberry). It is not native to the state.

Bark of Melia azedarach
Bark of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
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Twig of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
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Drupes of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Melia azedarach
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*Melia azedarach (Chinaberry)
(Common [rare in Mt]; disturbed areas, abandoned rural yards and fields; commonly cultivated in our area [mainly in the CP] and commonly escaped; native to se. Asia; Mt, Pd, CP; Fl: Apr-May, Fr: Sep-Oct)