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A ornamental tree, Cassia Fistula, is one of the
most beautiful of all tropical trees particularly when it sheds its leaves and bursts into
a mass of long, grape-like bunches of bright yellow flowers.
The fruits are blackish cylindrical pods about 60 cms in length that contain
flattish, brown seeds (up to 100 in one pod).
beautiful pics. these flowers are very auspicious...it is offered to Lord Krishna on 'vishu', a hindu festival in kerala. also known as the 'indian laburnum'.
ReplyDeleteI think after the Deodar, Amaltas is my favourite tree. Lovely pictures! Mami, are they even used in north India?
ReplyDeleteno....in the north i have not come across any religious significance to the flowers or tree..
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Deleteyellow blossoms induce a feeling of happiness and peace
ReplyDeleteThey also provide you with a jaundiced outlook to life, the universe and everything
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