Ashoka Tree

Ashoka or Saraca indica is a rain forest tree that is found in the Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats of the Indian subcontinent. It bears orange and yellow flowers in bunches that turn red before they fall. This tree is considered one of the most sacred trees in the Indian traditions and it is dedicated to love god Kama. The word ?Ashoka? means ?no grief? in Sanskrit and various parts of this tree are widely used for different medicinal purposes.