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Dr Ajay Kumar Singh
31-01-2013, 01:24 PM
Indian bean tree seed pods and leaves, photographed at Jabalpur Madan Mahal Granite hill. This is also called as Catalpa tree named after worms that feeds on this tree. The tree comes into blossom in the middle of July with white flowers. It is fast-growing in the wild with deep roots that protect landslides and soil erosion.

EOS 40D, 67mm, F/5.6, 1/320, ISO 200, Manual

Mrudul Godbole
31-01-2013, 08:55 PM
Nice to know more about this plant. The different shades of green have come out well. Thanks for sharing.

Dr Hari Venkatesh K R
23-03-2013, 11:18 PM
Looks like Holarrhena antidysentrica, named as Kutaja in Ayurveda, Kurchi in trade, the bark is used in medicine. TFS

Sabyasachi Patra
25-03-2013, 03:26 PM
During treks we often see this. What kind of medicinal properties it has?