Hello friends, Some days back, I was queried whether there is any other variety of peepal tree (*Ficus religiosa*) ... to which I responded -- it could be the wild peepal or the rock peepal (*Ficus arnottiana*). To which I got a NO - he was aware of *F. arnottiana*.
The main difference I was told lies in the leaves ... they are relatively fleshier, rather thick would be correct description ... these do not sway with the breeze or cause as much rustling sound. The person referred an Hindi textbook called Vrukshayurved वृक्षार्युर्वेद which mentions this different *peepal*, known by the name *ashta* अष्टा. Another point of difference, which I could not agree is that these trees' leaf's venation end up joined at the margin -- I figure this happens in * peepal* too. Any reasoning ? Regards. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
