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Saraca dives, Saraca chinensis , Sorrowless Tree, Birth Tree of Buddha

Saraca dives, Saraca chinensis

Sorrowless Tree, Birth Tree of Buddha
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Indo-China
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

According to legend, the Queen of the Jiapiluowei Kingdom (2500 years before today), gave birth to Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, under this tree.

See Article about Saraca.


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