Elaeocarpus serratus is native to Western Ghats evergreen forests. The leaf margins are serrated and the fruits are edible. It is called Kara in Malayalam. Its fruits (karakka) are used to make pickles.
Several species of Elaeocarpus are generally called rudraksh. But I think the sacred rudraksh which is used to make religious malas is from the seeds of Elaeocarpus ganitrus which I believe is a Himalayan species. No idea about E.sphaericus. Hoping to hear more from the experts. Regards, Sandhya > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
