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One shop word, more than one plantVembu is not a species.
Vembu is a Tamil shop word for more than one bitter plant. Street vembu is usually Azadirachta indica (neem). Sivanar vembu is Indigofera aspalathoides. Malai vembu is Melia azedarach. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Neem · Azadirachta indica
Azadirachta indica — neem, the pinnate street tree.
- Sivanar vembu · Indigofera aspalathoides
Indigofera aspalathoides — sivanar vembu, the wiry dry-country indigo.
- Malai vembu · Melia azedarach
Melia azedarach — malai vembu, the bipinnate Persian lilac.
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.