Azidirachta indica, neem tree
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Azidirachta indica, neem tree
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. Hindus use these leaves to bury their dead
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Blossom Bury Castes Dead Eudicot Eurosid Hindu Malvidae Meliaceae Nose Ring Rosid Sacred Angiospermae Anklet Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the Neem Tree, Azadirachta indica, a sacred plant in Hindu religion. Painted by Olivia Fanny Tonge in the late 19th century, this artwork is one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. The Neem Tree is a flowering plant belonging to the family Meliaceae, order Sapindales, and class Magnoliopsida. It is an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon, with a distinctive ring of flowers at the base of its branches. Hindus hold the Neem Tree in high regard, using its leaves for various religious and medicinal purposes. The leaves are often used in the cremation process, where they are placed in the nose and around the ankles of the deceased. This practice is believed to help purify the soul and ensure a peaceful transition to the afterlife. The Neem Tree is also known for its numerous medicinal properties. Its leaves, bark, and seeds have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diabetes, and skin conditions. The tree is also a source of neem oil, which is used in cosmetics and as a natural insecticide. The Neem Tree is native to the Indian subcontinent and is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Its leaves and branches form a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. The tree is also an important source of food for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. This beautiful watercolor painting captures the intricate details of the Neem Tree's flowers, leaves, and branches, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world and the deep spiritual connection between humans and nature in Hindu culture.
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