Description

White sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album, is a fragrant evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It is highly valued for its aromatic heartwood, which is pale yellow or cream-colored and has a sweet, woody fragrance. The tree is relatively small, with slender, drooping branches, and its leaves are elliptic-lanceolate and glabrous. It’s a parasite, meaning it draws water and nutrients from other plants, and is known for its medicinal properties and use in religious and cultural practices.