रुद्र पलाश African Tulip Tree

Description:

The flower bud is ampule-shaped and contains water. These buds are often used by children who play with its ability to squirt the water. The sap sometimes stains yellow on fingers and clothes. The open flowers are cup-shaped and hold rain and dew, making them attractive to many species of birds.

Notes:

The wood of the tree is soft and is used for nesting by many hole-building birds such as barbets.