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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tree with roots on the top !!!

An unusual tree in this part of the world and when it is dry looks as though the roots are on the top ....frankincense trees


Frankincense an aromatic resin is bled out of the these trees and dried and used as incense and also as an ingredient of perfumes used in these parts of the world.

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  1. Interesting.
    So that is a Frankincense tree! Does the tree smell of Frankincense (like how the eucalyptus trees give off smell)

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    1. No the tree as such does not give out smell. Thanks for your comment Deepa

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  2. Amazing tree, Ramesh! I can see one in the background too. Wish an even bigger view was available. Thanks a lot:)

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    1. Thanks for your comments Amit and i will keep in my mind the next time i go to that region to capture a better picture!!!

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    1. Thank you Ilakshee for stopping by and commenting.

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    1. Meera thanks for stopping by. This is at Salalah, Oman

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  5. have heard of that aromatic substance...Interesting piece of info

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    1. Yeah you are correct Jaish...thanks for the comments

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