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IN PHOTOS | Explore Fort`s rich flora with this tree walk in Mumbai this weekend

Updated On: 22 October, 2024 07:04 AM IST | Raaina Jain

City-based community Mumbai Musafir will be organising a tree appreciation walk this Sunday that aims to educate people about the various tree and plant species in the Fort district that is otherwise known for its rich built heritage. (Report by Amey Mirashi)

City-based community Mumbai Musafir will be organising a tree appreciation walk this Sunday that aims to educate people about the various tree and plant species in the Fort district that is otherwise known for its rich built heritage. (Report by Amey Mirashi)

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City-based community Mumbai Musafir will be organising a tree appreciation walk this Sunday that aims to educate people about the various tree and plant species in the Fort district that is otherwise known for its rich built heritage. (Report by Amey Mirashi)
<p>The participants can expect to see Putranjiva tree, known for its medicinal qualities like healing skin aridity and phlegm.</p>

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The participants can expect to see Putranjiva tree, known for its medicinal qualities like healing skin aridity and phlegm.

<p>The Fort district is also home to the star apple tree, which has a striking golden colour on the back of its leaves.</p>

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The Fort district is also home to the star apple tree, which has a striking golden colour on the back of its leaves.

<p>On the trail, one can find garden species like Cassava plant (above) and Hibiscus that are planted extensively across homes, and easily spotted in the city and its suburbs.</p>

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On the trail, one can find garden species like Cassava plant (above) and Hibiscus that are planted extensively across homes, and easily spotted in the city and its suburbs.

<p>The Cannonball tree, often planted for ornamental purposes, is also found in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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The Cannonball tree, often planted for ornamental purposes, is also found in the area. 

<p>One can also spot other plant species like Paras Bhed (above), Jarul (also known as the Pride of India) and Taman (also called the Pride of Maharashtra).</p>

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One can also spot other plant species like Paras Bhed (above), Jarul (also known as the Pride of India) and Taman (also called the Pride of Maharashtra).

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