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The Fiery October Bloom — African Tulip Tree/ Rugtoora
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Every morning, I pass by a tree that refuses to blend in —the African Tulip, known as कारंजवृक्ष or आकाश शेवगा (Akash Shevga)in Marathi, रगतूरा in Hindi, and Patadi in Tamil & Telugu, Nirukavi in Kannnada, Rudrapalash in Bengali.Its name changes with every tongue, but its presence — unmistakable everywhere.…
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12 flowering trees that bloom in Indian summers
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Spring is for the Jacarandain purple, woken up coldFor the Flame-of-the-forestin red, in its loosening hold.When you let go of me, I sawyour coral fingers uncurl inthe petal of a Tiger’s Claw.Summer is for the Gulmoharin orange, too hurt to calmFor the unkempt Bougainvilleain colours of unloved charm.But the season…