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Murraya koenigii - Curry Leaf Tree Flowers


Murraya koenigii -  Curry Leaf Tree Flowers (Murraya koenigii -  Curry Leaf Tree)

This small tropical tree is native to southern India...it grows slowly and only to 12 feet/ 4 meters tall in time. Photo taken at the San Diego Zoo on July 21, 2010.



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Would this be the curry leaves that I use in the kitchen?

22 Jul, 2010

 

Meanie:

Yes, this is the leaf that is used in curry. However, most curries are a combination of different spices.

22 Jul, 2010

 

With my faves being cummin, fennel and chillies!!
I use the leaves regularly as my neighbour is Indian, and as we speak, he's in India getting us some more!!

22 Jul, 2010

 

Meanie:

Sounds good! : > )

Fennel grows wild in California.

22 Jul, 2010



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