BRAZILIAN FLAME

I have seen the Flame of the Forest ,( do check out previous Blogs Titled FLAME OF THE FOREST and AFRICAN FLAME OF THE FOREST to see and know more) and a look alike the Indian Coral Tree ( Scientific Name Erythrina variegata) ,  setting Forests on Fire with their Bright Colourful Flowers.

However these  amazingly Flamboyant Flowers simply took my breath away, they are simply on another spellbinding level.

This lovely  Brazilian Coral Tree was photographed at the amazing Ecofriendly Vishranti Resort tucked away in the fertile Doon Valley,Uttrakhand, India.

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BRAZILIAN CORAL TREE

I have never seen such amazing Coral flowers . Forests in Brazil ( country of Origin) must be awash with these beauties.

The Erythrina crista-galli ( Scientific name is known by numerous names like the Fireman’s Cap Tree, Cock’s Comb Coral tree and Cry Baby Tree. I leave it your imagination and the pictures below to imagine why?

New Green Leaves and  nascent buds have a brush of Coral hinting at the Splendour to follow.

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BABY BUDS

The Green Buds convert to these lovely Coral Parrot Beak like Mature Buds grouped together in clusters, each  held on coloured gentle stems ( called petioles) .

 The Buds are very similar to other Flowers of the Genus Erythrina. Do have a look at the Posts mentioned before.

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Beautiful Parrot Beak Buds 

The  Cockspur Coral Tree adorns probably one of the most striking of all blossoms in the Genus Erythrina. This rarely seen import from Brazil is seldom seen in India.

It belongs to the Pea or Legume Family , Fabaceae and is a fixer of Nitrogen in the soil as well.

I try to identify and post the family as it plays a critical part in identifying the Species

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Profuse Cluster of Coral Blossoms

Is it a wonder that these beautiful Blossoms are the National Flowers of both Argentina and Uruguay.

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AMAZING CORAL BLOSSOMS

Stunned by these Flaming Blossoms from Brazil ?

I was Enchanted to learn that The Indian Coral tree and The Brazilian Coral tree had so much in common and even belonged to the same Genus and family.

 

 

 

 

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mukul chand

51 year old entrepreneur who has traveled extensively around the world for work and pleasure , is based in New Delhi, India. A passionate traveler born with a love for flora and fauna, is an active naturalist and amateur photographer. Here he shares his unique insight into Incredible India revealing its mysterious and exotic treasures. Writing from his heart he shares his experiences as he crisscrosses this vast and amazing land.

38 thoughts on “BRAZILIAN FLAME”

    1. It is really interesting to me, that quite a few plants you are blogging about, I have seen here where I live in Southern California. As I traveled through Rajastan recently, I had the same experience of what plants and trees I saw there. The climate must be very similar.

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  8. Hello Mukul Chand! Thank you for stopping by my blog and allowing me to discover yours, which is a feast for the eyes. You are an amazing photographer. I, too, am fascinated by the world of plants, and I love reading the interesting tidbits. Count me among your followers!

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      1. I’m pretty sure I have Erythrina crista-galli, as I grew it myself from seed from a reputable seed merchant.

        Here is a description:

        “Erythrina crista-galli also known as the cockspur coral tree, fireman’s cap, or cry-baby tree is a deciduous and thorny tree native to South America. It can reach 6 meters tall. It bears striking deep-red flowers in summer in clusters as is typical of Fabaceae.”

        And thorny it is!

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