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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)
Twig of Melia azedarach
Twig of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
Leaves of Melia azedarach
Leaves of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
Flowers of Melia azedarach
Flowers of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
Drupes of Melia azedarach
Drupes of Melia azedarach (Copyright W. Cook)
N.C. distribution of Melia azedarach
N.C. distribution of Melia azedarach

*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)