Two Attractive Summer Trees of Madras




Two most beautiful summer blooming tropical trees in Madras are shown above. Both bloom in clusters and in arresteing colours and yet are quite common trees that you cannot miss. Far Ahead:  Golden Showers  tree (Cassia fistula). This is one of the striking ornamental trees. It's long grape-like flower bunches will delight the viewer. It can be seen in roadsides and gardens. The flowers attract a god number of bees and butterflies. It is a popular tree in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Also the state flower of Kerala. Uses:  The iflowers, stems are used in Ayurvedic medicines for diabetes and as a laxative. The picture of tree was taken  in  Janaki  Avenue,  Abhiramapuram.  Above: The Queen of  Flowers Tree ( Lagerstroemia speciosa) is truly the pride of India. Grown in Southeast Asia, that is in Philippines, Bangladesh and India, the tree is mostly grown in avenues and gardens and it's flowers won't wither for weeks. It is also the state flower of Maharashtra. Uses: Leaves are used for diabetes and kidney diseases. It's fruits are used for mouth ulcers. It's deep rooted system also arrests soil erosion. 
 

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  1. BhanumathiMay 22, 2021 at 6:12 PM

    Two interesting trees.. beautiful flowers that adds colours to any street during summer months. Your note brings the importance of these trees in our neighborhood.

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    1. Nature trailsMay 22, 2021 at 9:21 PM

      Thanks for the prompt response. You are right. At least there are some trees in our neighborhood. In fact Janaki Avenue has the following trees Indian beech, indian Almond, Cassia margeneta, Trumpet tree, Gul mohar, Copper pod and Golden showers tree.

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  2. Krishnamurthi BalajiJune 12, 2021 at 3:27 AM

    Excellent piece of information and writing about rare flowers and trees. Golden Showers and Gulmohar trees bring back my memories of my stay at Bhilai. I used to enjoy walking under these avenue of trees there, during winter around 11 am., with the Sun reluctantly peeping out of clouds !. Thanks for these memories!

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