Meaning & use

Mudar

noun·Academic

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A shrub or small tree (Calotropis) native to Asia, known for its milky sap and used in traditional medicine and fiber production.

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Villagers extracted fiber from the mudar plant to weave rough cordage.

The mudar's showy purple-and-white flowers attract butterflies throughout the dry season.

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The plant's sap contains toxic compounds and has long been used, carefully, in traditional Ayurvedic remedies.

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