#10 - Ber Tree / Ziziphus mauritiana
The tree in focus today is a favourite hang-out for frugivore songbirds. Not only do they enjoy its orange-red berries, but they also build nests in its branches or simply gather to socialise before c...
27 Mar 20259min
#9 - Sal Tree / Shorea robusta
Sal is the state tree of Jharkhand. And, rightly so, as a vast expanse of these trees cover the land. Jharkhand literally translates to the Land of Forests, and sal dominates the landscape. Listen abo...
20 Mar 20259min
#8 - Neem Tree / Azadirachta indica
If you are a gardener, then perhaps you have heard of neem oil and neem cakes. While these and other neem products have made headlines for their usefulness only in recent decades, Indians have used ne...
13 Mar 20258min
#7 - Moringa Tree / Moringa oleifera
The star of today's episode is a well-known Indian tree. The Moringa Tree. In India, our ancestors knew about its benefits and included its parts in their diet. Now, even science approves its nutritio...
6 Mar 202513min
#6 - Tamarind Tree / Tamarindus indica
Tamarind tree is well known to most of the Indians, and yet there are so many interesting facts and historical info that one may not be aware of. Listen to this episode about this handsome tree, my st...
27 Feb 20258min
#5 - Gulmohar Tree / Delonix regia
Gulmohar is widely planted in India as a shade and ornamental tree. Its flowers are vibrant and catch the eyes - that grow only during summer season. Many Indians can relate to a hot summer day - when...
19 Feb 20258min
#4 - Mango Tree / Mangifera indica
Here is a tree that almost every Indian have sweet memories of childhood with - Mango. Either playing under its boughs or eating juicy sweet mangoes during summer vacations, we all love this tree and ...
14 Feb 202510min
#3 - Karanj Tree / Pongamia pinnata
This tree is my forest. It is a special tree as it's a neighbour that keeps north side of our house cool and shaded and it's a biodiversity hotspot throughout the year - a great way to spend free afte...
6 Feb 20259min
