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Minor Forest Produce FEDERATION - Tendu Patta |
 | | The leaves are obtained from Tendu tree (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.) belonging to Family Ebenaceae, which is endemic to Indian sub-continent. |
 | | Diospyros melanoxylon leaf is conidered the most suitable wrapper on account of the ease with which it can be rolled and its wide availability. |
 | | The wide-scale use of Diospyros melanoxylon leaves in Bidi industry is mainly based on their enormous production, agreeable flavour, flexibility, resistance to decay and capacity to retain fires. |
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