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The Rudraksha plant refers to the tree that produces Rudraksha seeds, which are traditionally used as prayer beads in Hinduism and Buddhism. Here's a detailed description of the plant:

🌿 Rudraksha Plant Description
Scientific Name: Elaeocarpus ganitrus
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Common Names: Rudraksha tree, Blue marble tree

🌳 General Characteristics
Type: Evergreen tree

Height: Can grow up to 50–80 feet (15–24 meters)

Trunk: Straight, cylindrical with a greyish bark that can peel off in flakes

Leaves:

Simple, elliptical to lanceolate

Shiny green on top, with finely serrated edges

Turn yellowish-red before falling off

Flowers:

Small, fragrant, and white or greenish-yellow

Bloom in clusters, usually between November and March

Fruit:

Drupes (stone fruits), about the size of a blueberry

Initially green, turning blue or purplish-blue when ripe

Each fruit contains a seed with multiple facets (mukhis) — the sacred Rudraksha bead

🧿 Rudraksha Bead
Structure: Hard seed with natural grooves (mukhis)

Number of Mukhis: Typically ranges from 1 to 21 (most common: 5-mukhi)

Spiritual Significance: Worn as a talisman for health, peace, and spiritual growth

🌍 Habitat and Distribution
Native to: The Himalayan region (Nepal, India)

Also found in: Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Southeast Asia

Grows best in tropical and subtropical climates

Prefers well-drained, loamy soil and plenty of sunlight

🌱 Cultivation Notes
Propagation: Usually by seeds

Growth Rate: Moderate; takes several years to mature and produce fruit

Care: Requires regular watering when young; once established, it is hardy and low-maintenance

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