Indian Tulip Tree- Thespesia populnea
Delhi Zoo,Near Pelican Pond,7.1.12
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Chalta -Dillenia indica
This large leaved (35cm) -pointy tip with toothed margin,was snapped t Talkora Garden, Delhi.There is a goove of 4-5 plants. You can spot many a beautiful trees in Talkatora Garden adjoining Delhi Ridge --- Tun,amla,kaim,imli,amaltas,paras peeple,papadi etc
Batino
Saw this hidden Beauty today morning planted in front of a House in Anand Vihar.Picked up its Leaf from whorl for identification .The Leaf is Peepal like,pointed tip,serrated margins,hairy feel on dorsum and light colored underneath.
Mimosops elengi -Maulsari
A maulshree tree laden with red berry like fruit in Yamuna Sports complex near swimming pool.
Paulownia tomentosa -Empress Tree
The tree is located in Yamuna Sports complex,East Delhi in track towards Vivek Vihar. The Leaf is Heart shaped with upright cluster of buds.I had seen this tree in Gurgaon too.
Ficus microcarpa - Laurel Fig
Photographed at B Block Market,Yojana Vihar,Delhi. There are three huge trees in row. The Leaves are appx 8cm,glossy,oval & thick. No figs presently seen.
Indian Tulip Tree -- Thespesia populnea
Found this tree Near Anand Vihar Railway station in cluster of acacias and other plants.The Leaves are Peepal like.This tree is a common sight in Mumbai seaside with yellow flower and flattened fruit.Yet to see its bloom in Delhi.
Karaunda- Carissa congesta
Shrub or small tree,Leaves in opposite pairs,shiny and tapering at base. White tubular flowers with pink tinge at the twig end. Fruit is a reddish purple juicy berry about 2.5 cm
Indian Tulip Tree- Thespesia populnea
Triangular Leaves with long apex.Note fruit as sphere-green first,turning black later
