The Bael tree
Aegle marmelos is a thorny tree, sacred to the Hindus. It is usually seen in temple gardens. It can tolerate severe drought and severe flooding too. It has big brown fruit with hard shells, from which a cool, refreshing drink is made. All parts of the Bael tree are used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine.
The Bael tree is a larval food plant for the Common Mormon butterfly
Papilio polytes and
the Lime Butterfly
Papilio demoleus.
Healers called Siddhas live in the caves in the mountains of the Eastern Ghats. They use the leaves, bark and fruit of the Bael tree for treating severe illnesses.
This my contribution to
Our World Tuesday.
Such a delightful look at your world today!! The Bael tree is so beautiful and I love the butterflies! Wonderful captures as always!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThe Bael Tree is beautiful and the butterfly is a lovely sighting. Wonderful photos from your world.
ReplyDeleteThe Bael Tree looks like a magnificient tree. Your butterflies look like they have just hopped over from my garden to yours :)
ReplyDeleteWish we could learn more about the Bael tree and how it could be helpful in medicine.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent holy trees. In Japan, temples and shrines have a lot of pine trees and Japanese cedar trees. Some of old trees are considered divine because deities dwell there. Thanks a lot for sharing very interesting story.
ReplyDeletekeiko
Beautiful scenery. The tree is a gift to your people. The butterfly is a beautiful gift also.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures you show.
ReplyDeleteWish you a good day :)
Hanne Bente
an interesting tree...i wonder if we have it here.
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