Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Family: Meliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Azadirachta indica, the Neem trees also know as Nimtree and Indian Lilac is a large deep-rooted fast growing plant with many uses including excellent medicinal properties. Neem has a rounded spreading crown and a straight trunk with thick grey bark. The 35cm long leaves are alternate with 7-17 leaflets each 6-8 cm long. When ripe the fruit is yellow to brown and about 1.5cm long. Flowers are Small and white.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers, Sap. Young bitter leaves of Neem are cooked and eaten in India. They are eaten raw or fried along with other vegetables. Flowers are used for flavour; they are bitter unless cooked. — Edible parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers, Sap.; Young bitter leaves of Neem are cooked and eaten in India.; They are eaten raw or fried along with other vegetables.; Flowers are used for flavour; they are bitter unless cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed forests. Evergreen lowland forests. (Zone 10)