Ashoka tree
Ashoka tree is a common name for two plants which are frequently confused with each other:
- Saraca asoca, native to South Asia and western Myanmar
- Saraca indica, native to eastern Myanmar and Southeast Asia
- Monoon longifolium is sometimes called the "false ashoka"
Holy tree of the ancient Jains as well as Hindus.
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