Q. Which word is common in the botanical names of trees like Ashoka, Tamarind or Coral?
Answer: Indica
Notes: Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), Ashoka tree (Saraca Indica), Indian Coral tree (Erythrina Indica) have 'Indica' common in their botanical names. In biology/taxonomy, if a species originates in India, its scientific name sometimes includes “Indica”.

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