Mingjian Bischofia javanica, Sacred tree in Mingjian, Taiwan.
Mingjian Bischofia javanica is a large tree with gray-brown bark and distinctive palmate leaves that spread widely. The tree produces small globular fruits and serves as a natural landmark in the local landscape.
Farmers in the region have used this tree for generations to shelter their crops and protect fields from weather. The tree became an important resource for local agricultural practices over time.
Visitors and locals tie ribbons and written wishes to the branches as part of a folk tradition. The tree has become a meeting point where people come to express their deepest hopes.
The tree stands in an open area and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. It is best visited early or late in the day when the temperature is cooler and light is softer.
The fruits of this tree contain high amounts of oil that locals traditionally extracted for use as natural lubricants. The oil was processed and used for practical purposes in agriculture and daily household tasks.
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