PAMELO TREE

PAMELO 

·      Scientific name- Citrus Maxima

·      Common Name- Pamelo, pummelo, Batabi lebu(Bengali), Chakotra(Hindi)

·      Family- Rutaceae

·      Local uses- Edible Fruit, Medicinal uses, Culinary and beverage uses

·      Ecological uses- Pollinators, Biodiversity, Home gardens.

·      Fun Facts- Largest citrus fruits, common offering during harvest festivals in Thailand, Vietnam(especially Mid- Autumn Festival), and parts of India.

Cultural Significance- In Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, pamelo symbolizes prosperity and family unity, it’s often placed on altars during festivals