Red Sandalwood

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Pterocarpus Officinalis

Description Pterocarpus Officinalis, commonly known as Red Sandalwood, is a deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and grows up to 20 meters in height. It has a reddish-brown bark, which is deeply fissured and exfoliating. The leaves are compound, pinnate, and alternate, with each leaflet measuring 5-12cm in length. The…