Bombax insigne?

[Rajesh Sachdev]

Shot this tree at Konkanipada, Yeoor range of Sanjay Gandhi National
park, on the hill slope. Experts, kindly suggest the correct ID.

[Dinesh Valke]

... looks like Albizia lebbeck.

Friends to validate.

Regards.

[p mahajan]

dear rajesh,

this is Albizzia lebbek (botanical name) or "Shireesh". It's family is mimosaceae. this is famous "shireesh" flower mentioned in our sanskrit literature. it is indigenous tree widely seen from north to south india. flowers are fragrant. many people mistake 'rain tree' for shireesh, which has similar but pink flowers.

parag.

On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 11:06 PM, Rajesh Sachdev <leopa...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Rajesh Sachdev]

Thanks Dinesh and Parag,
my next question is how common or uncommon is it in our Mumbai
wildlife region. Because for first time i am looking at this tree in
last more than 3 years of my outings.

Best Regards
Rajesh Sachdev
www.rajesh-sachdev.blogspot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leoparguy/

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