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Visiting the over100 year old Empress Garden is always amazing. There are many parts that I have not yet explored.

Recently I had the chance to visit one such area. I was stunned to see massive tall lofty Sterculia foetida trees there…all in bloom and in fruit.

The same area also had massive old Anogeiussus latifolia …

Treasures found that day. Its always a good idea to revisit locations.. One never knows what we may have missed in previous visits.

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Our first tree spotting car drive of the year. We did not have to go very far of Pune, and the destination was the lovely Yellow Palash or Yellow Flame of the Forest.

An elusive, very uncommon tree endemic to our region. We all know the Red Flame of the Forest or Butea monosperma. This is Butea monosperma var lutea .. both of the Fabaceae family.

As it turns out, I was late and blooming was past its full glory. I did manage to see few flowers.

Here they are

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The Chincha or Tamarind or Imli is wearing its beautiful coat of fresh feathery green leaves. In the blazing heat, it is soothing to the eyes and its shade is cool respite to anyone out on the roads during the day.

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A wonderfully imposing Peepal standing alone and tall in a parking lot in Pune. Being leafless actually added to its beauty!!

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