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According to estimates, there are around 300 plant species in the Ranthambore National Park. The region receives scanty rainfalls so the vegetation comprises mainly of the dry deciduous type. The most noticeable tree in the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is the 'Dhok' (Anogeissus pendula). Other prominent trees in the park are the Banyan (Ficus bengalensis) and Pipal. The tiger reserve has some of the oldest banyan of India. The Neem (Azadirachta indiaca), which is known for its medicinal properties is found in abundance in the Ranthambore National Park.
Some important fruit trees found in the Ranthambore National Park include the Mango (Magnifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Ber (Zizyphus mauritania), and Tamarind (Tamarindicus indica also known as Imli). In addition, there are many trees such as palas (Butea monosperma), which sets the forest alight with its bright orange red color. Other important plants in the Ranthambore National Park include the Babul (Accasia nilotica), Gum (Sterculia urens), Kadam (Authocephalus cadamba), Khajur (Phoenix sylvestris), Khair (Accacia catechu), Kikar (Acacia nilotica), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Ronj (Acacia leucophloea) and Tendu (Diospyrous melanoxylon).
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