Plant called Noni

[M K Janarthanam]

A small correction to my earlier posting. The name `Nuna' in Tamil is
specifically applied to *Morinda tomentosa* and it is from this plant the
dye is said to be extracted, though M. citrifolia is known for its insect
repellant properties.

jana


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