Sinhaghad #3 | Woodfordia fruticosa

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raghu ananth

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Mar 9, 2011, 7:53:38 AM3/9/11
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Woodfordia fruticosa - Fire Flame Bush


Family Lythraceae


(( This flowering shrub attracts a number of  small birds like Iora, sunbird..,


Hope the ID is correct..,)

Sinhaghad, Pune

Photodate: 05 Feb 2001


Regards


Raghu




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tanay bose

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Mar 9, 2011, 8:15:04 AM3/9/11
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Very well taken Raghu Ji
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Satish Phadke

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Mar 9, 2011, 9:37:36 AM3/9/11
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Yes Raghu ji
It is a common plant in Westaern ghats.
The colour of the flowers is very attractive and bright.
I have seen many birds esp in Sinhgad valley thronging on this bloomed shrub.
Recently I observed many shrubs flowering profusely on Vasai fort near Mumbai.
Dr Phadke
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