Thanks for sharing this tree. It is called as "Shami" tree in Marathi. It has historical importance. Pandavas hid their weapons in a hole of this tree before entering the "* Adnyatwas*" If anybody from Pune knows any location of Shami tree in Pune I am interested in observing it.
On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM, Nidhan Singh <[email protected]>wrote: > Dear all, > > This one is Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce, popular as "Jandi", > "Khejri", shot from near IOCL Refinery, Panipat. > Very important species of the arid zones, known as wonder tree, "kalp > taru" or golden tree of Indian deserts. Played key role in > socio-economic development of the arid regions. It is also worshipped > by many people. It is drought resistant, requires minimal amount of > water. > > -- > Regards, > > Dr. Nidhan Singh > Department of Botany > I.B. (PG) College > Panipat-132103 Haryana > Ph.: 09416371227 > -- Dr Satish Phadke
