Bombax ceiba L. - Flickr - lalithamba

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Description: 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 about 50 in bundles of 5 each. stigma 5 fid. Capsule 10x5cm woody. Photographed at Nellore. Ver.Name (Telugu) Konda buruga; Red cotton tree. Date: 31 March 2011, 12:29. Source: Bombax ceiba L.. Author: Lalithamba from India.