. A manual of Indian botany. Botany. Figr. 179.—Mucujia Tnonosperma (a kind of alkushi) Fig:. 180. —Krishna-chura {Ccesalpinia puleherrima) {Tamarindus indica), krishna-chura {Ccesalpinia pul- cherrima) (fig. 180), radha-chura or Gold Mohar tree {Poinciana regia), and nata {Ccesalpinia Bonducelld). The Gold Mohar tree and the Indian Laburnum tree shed their leaves in spring, and the racemes of showy flowers burst forth from leafless branches, presenting an attractive sight from long distances. These trees are ornithophilous. Sub-order 3. Mimosece.—Flowers regular, petals hypogynous, valvate. S

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. A manual of Indian botany. Botany. Figr. 179.—Mucujia Tnonosperma (a kind of alkushi) Fig:. 180. —Krishna-chura {Ccesalpinia puleherrima) {Tamarindus indica), krishna-chura {Ccesalpinia pul- cherrima) (fig. 180), radha-chura or Gold Mohar tree {Poinciana regia), and nata {Ccesalpinia Bonducelld). The Gold Mohar tree and the Indian Laburnum tree shed their leaves in spring, and the racemes of showy flowers burst forth from leafless branches, presenting an attractive sight from long distances. These trees are ornithophilous. Sub-order 3. Mimosece.—Flowers regular, petals hypogynous, valvate. Stamens hypogynous, definite. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bose, G. C. London, Blackie & Son Ltd.

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