Plants in Hinduism

species of plant

species of plant

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species of tree, considered sacred by Hindus

citrus fruit tree

thumb|Santalum paniculatum ), Hawaii (island)|Hawaii Sandalwood is a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and, unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods. Sandalwood is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world. Both the wood and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries. Consequently, some species of these slow-growing trees have suffered over-harvesting in the past.

species of plant

thumb|Rudraksha beads are the dried stones of the fruit of the Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree

species of plant

ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (holy basil) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his Avatar Krishna

in Hindu mythology, a cure-all plant which can reverse even near death

Religious construction for Tulsi plant at homes

thumb|The Vaijayanti, Karnataka

sanskrit terms for Desmostachya bipinnata