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One shop word, more than one plantWood apple is not a species.
Wood apple is an English shop word for more than one hard-shelled fruit. Tamil vilvam is Aegle marmelos, the temple bael. Tamil velam is Limonia acidissima, the brown-pulp wood apple. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Vilvam · Aegle marmelos
Aegle marmelos — vilvam / bael, trifoliate leaves and orange-aromatic pulp.
- Velam · Limonia acidissima
Limonia acidissima — velam, pinnate citrus-scented leaves and brown sour pulp.
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.