Wednesday 7 March 2012

KANIKONNA, VISHUKONNA.(.cassia fistula,golden shower tree)

Every one knows........ vishukkani is incomplete without kanikonna blooms,a harbinger of vishu.flowers of the tree ,the state flower of kerala are mild scented golden yellow are born on long pendulous racemes more than a foot long.the long drooping sprays are often compared to golden jingling bells.it is also known as Indian laburnum or latern tree.studies suggest that the tree is an indicator of rain ,blooming in abundance about 45 days before the onset of monsoon. parts of the tree such as roots,bark and fruit pulp are often used in Ayurveda medicines.the bark of the tree is rich in tannins and used in leather processing and fabric colouring...
 


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