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Question : Neem is highly valued tree in Indian medicine. It is called by the name veppu in Malayalam, Arishta in Sanskrit, Vembu in Tamil, Nimbo in Portuguese. Suggest a solution for this varied naming problem considering as a taxonomist.

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Solution : As a taxonomist, this can be solved by using BINOMIAL nomenclature. According to ICBN, every plant is given a scientific name which can be used in common all throughout the world. Thus neem is NAMED as Azadirachta indica.


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