Scientific Name: Bombax ceiba L.

Caption: Bombax ceiba L.

Photographer: Lalithamba

Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/45835639@N04/5571508250/

Notes: Family: Bombacaceae Distribution: Native of Indian sub continent, and in Malaysia. Deciduous trees up to 20 m tall, trunk and branches armed with prickles. Leaves digitately 5-7 foliate, Flowers bright red crowded at the end of branches. The tree is leafless and looks elegant. Flowers 10-12 cm across, Calyx coriaceous, cup shaped, stamens

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