Goa’s State Tree vs State Heritage Tree – know the difference
How did Goa come to have two state trees? And what is this talk of a State Tree and a State Heritage Tree? In this article we get to the root of it.
TREES ARE THE ANCIENT GUARDIANS OF INDIA! - Goan Observer
Sep 8, 2023 · There are several repeats of banyans, peepals and baobab (also called gorak chinch), mangos, kazros, jambhuls; and there’s special chapter on the heritage trees standing …
‘Matti’ isn’t the only 'Terminalia' tree in Goa
Feb 12, 2023 · The coconut tree shot into focus during the expansion of the four-lane NH-17 into the six-lane NH-66 in the Guirim to Porvorim section. But the original ‘State Tree’ of maddat, or …
If coconut is the state tree, then what about Matti? - Times of …
Jun 21, 2017 · For more than a quarter century now, the matti (Terminalia elliptica), also known as the crocodile bark tree, has enjoyed the status of state tree of Goa. There were several …
State Symbols of Goa – Stories From India's Wilds
Dec 27, 2022 · The tree leaves are used as food by silkworms that produce Tassar silk. The water stored in the stem is often used for drinking purposes during the summer season by the forest …
Tracing the roots of Goa’s heritage trees - The Hindu
Aug 17, 2023 · Gov. Pillai celebrates Goan heritage trees in new book, “Saimik Daiz”. Book features 18 species of trees, showcasing captivating imagery of centuries-old varieties near …
Did you Know? The State Tree of Goa - ItsGoa
Terminalia Elliptica or The ‘Indian Laurel’ is the State tree of Goa. A few other names of this tree are Mati, Asna, Saj, or Crocodile Bark Tree. The fruit is ovoid, 3 cm long, with five wings not …
Goa - Wikipedia
Goa has one World Heritage Site: the Bom Jesus Basilica [89] with churches and convents of Old Goa. The basilica holds the mortal remains of Francis Xavier , regarded by many Catholics as …
PS Sreedharan Pillai Released Three New Books on Nature, Trees, …
Aug 25, 2023 · ‘Heritage Trees of Goa’ is a book that explores centuries-old heritage trees found in Goan villages and various places of worship, adding to the experience of ‘Goa Sampurna …
Tracing the roots of Goa’s heritage trees - Bharat Times
Aug 17, 2023 · Fondly known as Madhu Vriksha, this tree harks back to times when it yielded 20-25 honeycombs annually. The peepal tree at Bhumika temple in Poriem, Sattari, holds …