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One shop word, more than one plantAak is not a species.
Aak is a Hindi shop word for more than one Calotropis. Drier-country packets often mean C. procera. Tamil erukku is usually C. gigantea, the larger crown flower. Both latexes burn. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Vellai erukku · Calotropis procera
Calotropis procera — vellai erukku / Hindi aak, the smaller-flowered dry-country shrub.
- Erukku · Calotropis gigantea
Calotropis gigantea — erukku, the larger Tamil crown flower.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.