| Physical Specification |
Description |
| Scientific Name |
Moringa oleifera |
| Common Name |
Moringa, Drumstick tree, Miracle tree |
| Plant Type |
Deciduous tree |
| Height |
5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) |
| Trunk Diameter |
30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 inches) |
| Leaves |
Small, pinnate, light green |
| Flowers |
White to cream-colored, fragrant |
| Pods |
Long, cylindrical, up to 45 cm (18 inches) |
| Seed Shape |
Triangular, flat, brown |
| Seed Size |
1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches) |
| Root |
Thick, tuberous, white |
| Bark |
Light brown or grey, smooth or rough |
| Flowering Season |
Year-round in tropical climates |
