The botanical name for the Spanish cherry flower is Mimusops elengi L.. The flower is also known as Mahizham poo in Tamil. Here are some other facts about the Spanish cherry: It is a medium-sized, evergreen tree. The bark is nut brown or greyish, deeply fissured and cracked. The flowers are white, fragrant with numerous narrow petals tipped brown. The dried flowers are used for hair and skin care. The juice of fresh flowers can be administered through the nostrils. A cold infusion or decoction of the flowers can act as a general types
