Trees of Morni: Tungla
तुन्गला Tungla/ मूर्ति Moorti in Morni (Rhus parviflora) – a shrub with a smooth grey bark. Young parts are densely covered with hair.
Leaves comprise 3 leaflets on a common petiole- the terminal leaflet is much larger than the other two. Leaflets are obvate, crenate, sparsely hairy above and pubescent beneath.
Flowers in May/June. Inflorescence- a terminal panicle with racemose branchlet.
Fruiting in July/ August. Drupe .2 inch in diameter, ovoid – a smooth and shiny brown/ red. Fruit is eaten and is used in Hindu medicine.
Reference:
Forest Flora of the Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur Forest Divisions, United Provinces; Upendranath Kanjilal (1928)
Filed in: Trees & Shrubs