Butea Monosperma , Palash Plant , Flame Of The Forest Plant

Botanical Name - Butea Monosperma

Common Name - Flame Of The Forest

Order: Fabales

Family: Fabaceae

Butea monosperma commonly known as flame of the forest is a plant native to tropical and subtropical parts of Indian subcontinent as well as Southeast Asia.

Also known as bastard teak it can reach a height of around 50 feet. The growth is quite slow and can grow for a few feet yearly.

Palash tree is also considered auspicious and is associated with a number of Hindu rituals.

Also known as Palas, palash, mutthuga, bijasneha, dhak, khakara, and chichra