Few days ago, when I was riding around Pune I saw a tall tree around the corner. The tree was as tall as a two storey building and it had reached to the level of the road. It was full of white flowers. 

Thankfully the flowers were accessible on the other side of the turn. 

This tree is native of Indian subcontinent and is exploited for cheap timber because it grows fast. 

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A native of Indian subcontinent, the tree grows upto 40 feet. The leaves are hairy and are three together.

The tree is known for its various medicinal properties and also has religious importance in some parts of India.

A member of Pea Family, botanical name is Butea Monosperma.

कुठेही जा पळसाला पाने तीनच..

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Again a find on the morning walks with @mountainpiratetoby

The tree is known to have multiple uses. While The wood can be used for carpentry, boxes and crates, the leaves are useful as fodder for livestock. The seeds are used for multiple ailments like diarrhea, dysentery and venereal diseases.

The tree is a native of Southern American continent and is being cultivated in India for last few years. The seeds when dried thoroughly are often sold in market as fake Rudraksh hence the name Bhadraksh

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