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Tree Stories: conservation
Profiles of India's trees: what they look like, where they grow, their uses and the stories behind them.
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Babul Trees: Their Resilient Nature
The Babul tree (Vachellia nilotica), also known as Acacia nilotica, is renowned for its resilience in arid and semi-arid regions. Native to...
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Agarwood Tree: A Fragrant Legacy
The Agarwood Tree, scientifically known as Aquilaria agallocha, is a tropical deciduous tree native to Southeast Asia that produces a resinous heartwood...
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Sal Tree: Majestic Canopy of Sacred Forests
The Sal tree (Shorea robusta), native to the Indian subcontinent, is a keystone tropical forest species with a tall, straight trunk and...
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Toon Tree: The State Tree of Manipur
The Toon Tree (Toona ciliata), commonly known as Toon or Red Cedar, is the state tree of Manipur and a deciduous tree...
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Palash Tree: A Blossoming Tapestry of Ecological Elegance
The Palash Tree (Butea monosperma) is a deciduous South Asian species with orange-red flowers and ecological value. It thrives in tropical and...
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Indian Mahogany Tree: Regal Presence of Hardwood Majesty
The Indian Mahogany tree (Swietenia mahagoni), also known as Honduran Mahogany, is a tropical hardwood species native to Central America and the...
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Bhojpatra Tree: An Ancient Manuscript of Heritage and Natural Elegance
The Bhojpatra tree (Betula utilis), a Himalayan deciduous species growing at 1,500–3,000 metres altitude, served as a preferred writing medium for ancient...
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Fig Tree: Verdant Guardian of Mediterranean Landscapes
The Fig tree (genus Ficus) is a Mediterranean species valued for its distinctive fruits and cultural significance. Over 800 species exist, ranging...
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Hollong Tree: The Tallest Tree in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
The Hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is a towering species native to Southeast Asia, reaching heights of up to 60 meters, making it...
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Alder Tree: The Tree of Waterways and Riverside
Alder trees (Alnus) are deciduous species native to North America, Europe, and Asia, thriving in moist, riparian habitats. Belonging to the Betulaceae...
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Mango Tree: A Verdant Legacy of Sweet Abundance
The mango tree (Mangifera indica) is a large evergreen cultivated in South Asia for over 4,000 years and called the 'King of...
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Oak Tree: Majestic Pillar of Temperate Forests
The Oak (genus Quercus, family Fagaceae) is a large tree with broad, lobed leaves and acorn seeds, with over 600 species distributed...
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Peepal Tree: Its Ecological & Spiritual Significance
The Peepal tree (Ficus religiosa) is significant both spiritually and ecologically across Asia. Revered in multiple religions as a symbol of enlightenment—Buddha...
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Drumstick Tree: A Green Symphony of Nutrition and Sustainable Abundance
Moringa oleifera, commonly known as drumstick (sahjan or murungai in India), is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree native to the Indian subcontinent, valued...
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Banyan Tree: The Canopy of Timeless Wisdom
The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is a South Asian fig notable for its aerial roots, which develop downward to form additional trunks...
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Jamun Tree: A Tree of Life in Our Garden
The Jamun Tree (Syzygium cumini) is an evergreen native to the Indian subcontinent with deep purple fruits valued for culinary and medicinal...
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Sandalwood Tree: The Fragrance of Forests
Santalum album, known as the Sandalwood tree, is a small evergreen native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, renowned for its...
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Buransh Tree: Scarlet Emissary of Himalaya
Buransh Tree (Rhododendron arboreum) is an evergreen or deciduous Himalayan tree with large leathery leaves and clusters of scarlet flowers. Thriving in...
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Kokam Tree: A Natural Tapestry of Excellence and Heritage
The Kokam Tree, scientifically known as Garcinia indica, is an evergreen native to India's Western Ghats, valued for its dark purple fruits...
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Saptparni Tree: Graceful Canopy
The Saptparni tree (Alstonia scholaris) is a tall Indian tree with a graceful canopy of dense foliage and elegant white flowers. Revered...
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Shisham Tree: Capturing the Graceful Essence of Tree Blossoms
The Mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia), also called Madhuca indica, is a tall native tree of the Indian subcontinent prized for its fragrant...
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Ironwood Tree: Strength in Simplicity
The Ironwood tree (Mesua ferrea) is a tropical Asian evergreen with hard, decay-resistant wood used for centuries in construction, carpentry, and traditional...
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Flame of the Forest Tree: A Botanical Marvel Igniting Cultural Traditions
The Flame of the Forest Tree (Butea monosperma), commonly known as Palash, is a deciduous tropical tree with orange-red flowers that holds...
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Gulmohar Tree: Flamboyant Blossoms
Gulmohar (Delonix regia) is a deciduous tree native to Madagascar, now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is distinguished...
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