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The trunk is a dark brown and the long leaves are pointed at the
tips. The crushed leaves have a sharp scent. The mango flowers

at the end of the cold weather. The bunches of the little pale

yellow flowers have a sweet smell. Honey bees gather nectar
from them.

Mango leaves are strung on a thread and hung over a doorway,
when there is a wedding or any other ceremonial celebration in

Hindu households. The motif of a mango can also be found in
Indian textiles, saris and various Indian handicrafts. Mango

leaves, seeds and flowers are all used for medicine. Mango has
lots of vitamin C, which helps us to fight off colds, coughs and

gives us healthy gums. Vitamins A and B are also found in this

fruit.

After admiring the trees for a while the King and his son

headed back to the palace. The prince turned back. He smiled
and thought to himself, 'Yes, I like our orchard and all its

trees, just like father. I will soon grow to be a king and you
will too,' and waved to the young swaying mango tree.

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