Na tree



 

Name - Na tree

Botanical name - Mesova ferria

In Pali - Cobra Trees

In Sanskrit - Naga Keshara

In Tamil - Naga Maram

 

Na is a tropical plant endemic to Sri Lanka. Named the National Tree of Sri Lanka in 1986. The most abundant lake in the tropical humid climate. Cultivated in Sri Lanka as well as in countries like India, Nepal and Malaysia. The Na tree grows to a height of about 100 feet and often has a base at the base. The diameter of the tree is about 2 m. The flower is white and has four white petals. The pollen turns yellow. Its flowers are very fragrant. There is a large amount of yellow pollen in the middle. The diameter of a flower is about 4-7 cm. The leaves are narrow and dark green, 6-10 cm long, and the underside of the leaves is white. The teeth turn red. The young leaves are reddish pink and yellow.

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