Nature Lovers

The Rain Tree / Samanea saman / Monkey Pod Tree The Rain Tree / Samanea saman . Bangalore The Golden Rain Tree/ Monkey pod Tree                                                         Rain Tree (Common Avenue Tree) Family : Fabaceae Description : A large tree upto 15 m high. Leaves alternate, bipinnate upto 30 cm long, stipules early caduceus. Inflorescence a corymbose spike, bracts spathulate. Fruit pod with sugary pulp, brownish-black, upto 20 cm long. Seeds ovoid. Flowering : March- May Native : Tropical America, West Indies A favourite nesting place for squirrels and birds. Scientific name : Samanea saman Common Name : Rain Tree.  Origin : South America  Flowering Season : Flowering Season : March-September. Vernacular Name : Male mara  Brief Description : This large tree has an impressive umbrella-like canopy and it can be quite fascinating to watch the tree do its daily exercise of opening and closing its leaves. The flowers are white and pink resembling an open brush contrasting

                      Unwanted Plants Unwanted plants that grow along with the crops are called weeds. They compete for nutrients, sunlight and water with the main crop. The process of removal of weeds is known as weeding. However, 98 toxic plants also exist in  India, Karnataka, Bangalore . These include  Aloe vera ,  Crown of thorns , and  Poinsettia . If you see any of these, be sure to keep your distance and protect your family and pets from getting poisoned. Toxic plants Spider Lily / Lycoris albiflora / Buttermint  Lycoris albiflora Buttermint / Spider lily Red Spider Lily Spider lilies are considered mildly poisonous, so don't eat them. In Japan, where it is called “Higanbana”, the plant is used to protect the rice paddies since it is toxic to rats and other wild animals. You may find the rice patties lined with these plants creating a striking view when in bloom. Monkshood / Wolfsbane                          Monkshood / Wolfsbane Caution:  This plant is poisonous , but wi