elaeocarpus ganitrus

Elaeocarpus ganitrus, is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. The seeds are known as rudraksha, or rudraksh, Sanskrit: rudrākṣa ('Rudra's eyes'). Rudraksha may be produced by several species of Elaeocarpus; however, E. ganitrus is the principal species used in the making of mala.

Rudraksha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the name Rudra ('Shiva') and akṣha ('Third eye'). The specific epithet ganitrus is derived from ganitri, the name ...