the tree Dalbergia sisu (a strong & large tree) SN.v.437; Siṃsapā-groves (s- vanā are mentioned near Āḷavi AN.i.136; near Setavyā DN.ii.316 sq.; Dhp-a.i.71; Vv-a.297; and near Kosambi SN.v.437.

cp. Vedic śiṃśapā