Banyan tree - ಆಲದ ಮರ |Things to know about Banyan tree

 Banyan tree   - ಆಲದ ಮರ 

Banyan tree in kannada - ಆಲದ ಮರ - Aalada mara

Banyan Tree also known as Banian tree. This is also the national tree of India. this tree said to have sacred,spiritual value and worshipped by Indian people. every village, temple will have or grew a Banyan tree. 

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Things to know about Banyan tree:

These trees are considered as one of the largest trees in the world.

Seeds fall on the branches and stems of other trees germinate and they grow toots towards the grounds, that's why banyans are called strangler fig.

Drumstick Tree and Vegetable in Kannada-English

 Drumstick tree: 

In Kannada, the Drumstick tree is called as ನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ ಮರ (Nugge kayi mara).

Drumstick in kannada - ನುಗ್ಗೆಕಾಯಿ

This tree is native to the Indian subcontinet. Young seeds and leaves of this are used as vegetables and for traditional herbal medicinal purposes.

Drumstick tree 

Flower of Drumstick tree

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Drumstick is a common and widely used vegetable in South India.

Benefits of Drumstick and its leaves:

• Drumstick is rich in iron, Calcium, Magnesium, and vitamins A, C,K and B.
• Its rich in fiber helps in digestion.
• Prevents Asthma, good for Kidney health, immune system.
• Reduces Cholesterol level.