Hi, Fair enough, but the leaf-margin as a differentiating characteristic is not mentioned in any of the standard reference books. [In fact, for example in Olea dioica, while most have leaves with serrate margins there are some which have leaves with entire margins]. With regards, Neil Soares.
--- On Tue, 7/3/12, radhaveach <[email protected]> wrote: From: radhaveach <[email protected]> Subject: [efloraofindia:120836] Re: For ID- 300612- NS2- frm Pune To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 7:11 AM Hi Neil, yes, and the other difference according to some sources is the leaf margins. C. graveolens is described as having crenate leaf margins, whereas C. ovata according to some sources has entire leaves. The pics posted here show crenate leaves. See also the Biotik website which shows C. ovata (esculenta) with closeups of the leaves. They are quite different. best, Radha On Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:59:32 PM UTC+5:30, Neha Singh wrote: Dear All, This bush was photographed in wild , near Mulshi, on 10th June 12. Please Id. Habitat- Wild Habit- Bush Height- Appx 8-9 feet Leaves- Elliptical-ovate with pointed tip ( appx length 8-10 cm) Fruits- Fleshy , bright yellow- orangish . Regards Neha Singh
