Barro
Catalogue Type
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Catalogue
Scientific Name
Terminalia bellerica
Family
Combretaceae
Distinguishing Characters
Terminalia bellirica, known as bahera or beleric or bastard myrobalan.
This tree, in Sanskrit Vibhita and Vibhitaka (fearless), is avoided by the Hindus of Northern India, who will not sit in its shade, as it is supposed to be inhabited by demons.
This tree, in Sanskrit Vibhita and Vibhitaka (fearless), is avoided by the Hindus of Northern India, who will not sit in its shade, as it is supposed to be inhabited by demons.
Photo of Medicinal & Aromatic Plant
