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Flame of the forest
Scientific name: Butea monosperma
Family Fabaceae · Genus Butea
TreesGujarat / bagicha priority
Care snapshot
A native deciduous tree known for striking orange-red flowers and its ability to tolerate seasonal dryness.
Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.
Growing details
- Season
- Monsoon planting; flowers commonly appear in late winter or spring
- Common pests
- Defoliating caterpillars, scale insects
- Common diseases
- Leaf spots, root rot
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