Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara)

The deodar cedar is a finely textured evergreen tree, admired for its graceful appearance in various landscapes. Known for producing aromatic oil that repels many insects, it also provides a habitat for birds and woodpeckers. In Hinduism, this tree is regarded as sacred. Its specific epithet, "deodara," is rooted in the Sanskrit word "devadāru," translating to "timber of the gods," underscoring its divine association and spiritual significance.