Coconut

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Plant Cultures Exploring plants and people of
South Asia
Coconut Cocos nucifera Because coconut palms
are such useful trees, they are named 'tree of
heaven' or 'kalpavriksha in India.
Activated charcoal made from coconut shells is
used in gas masks. In South Asia, coconuts
symbolise usefulness, selfless service,
prosperity and generosity.
Nariyal (Hindi) Narikela (Sanskrit)

Coconut palm and fruits
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