Guest guest Posted October 25, 2001 Report Share Posted October 25, 2001 Dear Members, What is the botanical name of the Shami Vriksha? I would like more information about the use of this tree in temples/ayurveda. Thanks and Regards, Malolan Cadambi Iowa State University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pprabhakar2 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hello, The botanical name of Shami is Prosopis spicigera syn Prosopis cineraria. It is a wild tree of ghreat sacred importance. On Dussera day Hindus worship tree.It is believed that Pandawas during their Agyatwas,hid their arms in the hollow of this tree. P.Prabhakar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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