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| ==Trees in culture== | | ==Trees in culture== |
| {{main|Tree (mythology)}} | | {{main|Tree (mythology)}} |
− | The tree has been a popular cultural symbol in most of the world. Common icons are the [[World tree]], for instance [[Yggdrasil]], and the [[tree of life]]. The tree often represents nature or the environment itself. | + | The tree has been a popular cultural symbol in most of the world. Common icons are the [[World tree]], for instance [[Yggdrasil]], and the [[tree of life]]. The tree often represents nature or the environment itself.A tree can also symbolise [[investment]], and is featured in insignia of some banks, for instance [[Swedbank]]. |
− | A tree can also symbolise [[investment]], and is featured in insignia of some banks, for instance [[Swedbank]].
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| ==Major tree genera== | | ==Major tree genera== |