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#18 - Peepal Tree / Ficus religiosa

Episode 18 of the A Year with Trees podcast, hosted by Fatima, titled "#18 - Peepal Tree / Ficus religiosa " was published on August 12, 2025 and runs 13 minutes.

August 12, 2025 ·13m · A Year with Trees

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If there is a tree that truly represents India, it is Peepal. From as far back in time as the Indus Valley Civilization, pottery has been excavated with designs featuring leaves of the Peepal tree. It is a common tree in India, known for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves.

If there is a tree that truly represents India, it is Peepal. From as far back in time as the Indus Valley Civilization, pottery has been excavated with designs featuring leaves of the Peepal tree. It is a common tree in India, known for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves.

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