Ambazham (Normal)

Ambazham is a fruit plant that is also known as hog plum or ambarella. It is a small to medium-sized tree that is native to Sri Lanka and South India. The plant is typically grown for its fruit, which has a sweet and sour taste and is used in a variety of culinary dishes.

The ambazham tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and has a straight trunk with a roundish or spreading crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and about 15-25 cm long. The flowers are small, greenish-white, and appear in clusters.

The fruit of the ambazham tree is a drupe that is oval in shape and about 4-5 cm long. The skin of the fruit is thin and smooth, and it ranges in color from yellow-green to red-orange. The flesh of the fruit is juicy and has a sweet and sour taste. It contains a hard, central seed that is not usually eaten.

The ambazham tree is easy to grow and can tolerate a range of soil types. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The tree can be propagated through seeds or cuttings, and it typically starts bearing fruit within three to five years of planting.

In addition to its culinary uses, ambazham fruit is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders, respiratory infections, and fever. The fruit is also a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants