The Reetha (Sapindus laurifolius) of Sapindaceae finds itsself again on my blog. A lovely tree in full bloom at a prime spot.
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SoapNut Again (ThursdayTreeLove)
Time For Change (ThursdayTreeLove)
After a prolonged Monsoon in Pune, rains are just about retreating. Morning walks call for a light jacket as the weather is chilly. The Tekdi offers wonderful views.. well worth the effort of waking up early.
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Yellow Carpet (ThursdayTreeLove)
Morning walks in Pune means crossing such yellow carpets .. created overnight by falling yellow blooms of the Markhamia lutea.
This tree from Bignoniaceae has pretty funnel shaped flowers and its a common roadside tree here.
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Old Friend (ThursdayTreeLove)
Agatti Island which is part of the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea was the destination of a Cruise we took.
I was expecting ‘new to me’ plant species but I was surprised to meet many old friends . Thespesia populnea grew at many places and this particular one was very impressive even from a distance.
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Revisit Finds (ThursdayTreeLove)
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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Floral Doorways (ThursdayTreeLove)
Here are spectacular doorways from Arles in France. Spectacular due to the wonderful floral vines grown along the door.
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The Great Banyan (ThursdayTreeLove)
Here is a beautiful Banyan tree that lives in Bangalore.
I know the city must have many grand old Banyans, but this especially interested me as it grows inside a hotel.
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Grand Old Tree (ThursdayTreeLove0
Today I have yet another tree from my Travels.
A beautiful tree that .. hold your breath… more than 400 years old!
Its the Robinia pseudoacacia that has its home in Paris at the Square Rene Viviani.
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More Cousins (ThursdayTreeLove)
Just like us humans, I think plants too have relatives as in ‘Cousins’ .. I always refer to plants that belong to the same Genus but different specific epithets as being related as ‘Cousins’!
Lets meet the Albizia amara today.. this one lives on the Vetal Tekdi in Pune.
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Unique (ThursdayTreeLove)
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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