Bo Tree (Peepul) - Ficus religiosa

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• Buddha achieved enlightenment beneath a Bo tree.
• Native to India and sacred to Hindus.
• Believed it to be home to goddess Bhawani, who can bestow fertility.
• They have long stemmed, heart-shaped leaves.

    Source: (Majesty I, 1982)

• Also known as Peepul tree and it is a great sin to cause destruction to these trees.
• Fibers were formerly extracted for paper.
• All parts of trees have medicinal properties.

    Source: (Majesty II, 1991)

• Sacred fig in Thailand and Pakistan.

    Source: (Wageman, 2008)