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🌳 Ashoka Tree

Basic Information

• Common Name: Ashoka Tree
• Scientific Name: Saraca asoca
• Family: Fabaceae
• Native To: Indian Subcontinent

Features of Ashoka Tree

• Evergreen tree with dense foliage
• Known for beautiful orange-yellow flowers
• Grows up to 10–15 meters in height
• Sacred and culturally significant in India

Uses & Benefits

• Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine
• Helps in improving air quality
• Provides shade and supports biodiversity
• Used in religious and cultural practices

Interesting Facts

• Ashoka tree is associated with Indian history and mythology
• Considered a symbol of love and fertility
• Declared as the State Tree of some Indian states