Poll question@3/4/25: Identify the raan meva in picture shared below, now available in the local market:
Options:
Phalsa
Khirni
Chikoo
Toran
Bor
Answer: Khirni
Khirni, botanical called Manikara Hexandra is native tree from the sapotaceae family. A fruit with tremendous health benefits, can heal skin ailments, fevers, jaundice, swollen gums, stomach ulcers, various cancers, etc. It improves overall body immunity so it is imperative to consume when naturally available this season.
Khirni is known locally by many names. The stock is used as mother plant while grafting to create chikkoo grafts.