Olax zeylanica (Olax zeylanica)
Description
Olax zeylanica is a plant species in the family Olacaceae. It is found only in Sri Lanka, where it is widely used as a leafy vegetable in rural areas. It is known by local people as "මැල්ල - mella" in Sri Lanka.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Santalales
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Family: Olacaceae
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Genus: Olax
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