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Azadiracta indica
Names
English: Neem
Kiswahili: mkilifi, mwarubaini
Fodder characteristics
Palatability: Moderate.
Nutritional value: May have medicinal value.
Safety: May be toxic in large quantities.
Other characteristics/uses
A very useful source of medicinal and insecticidal products.
Comments.
Not very successful in Central Uganda, but does well in slightly drier areas.
Useful references.
© Alison Laws
© Alison Laws
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