Scientific Name: Delonix Regia IUCN Status: Least Concern Gul Mohr is one of the most striking ornamental trees of the tropic. Gul means flower, Mohr means Peacock. To some it means Mohur- a coin. It was first discovered by Botanist Wensel Bojer in its native Madagascar. Its botanical appellation is in honor of M DE Poinci- 17th century Governor of Antilles. It is naturalized in India. This is the season of its bloom. I cannot help but wonder how a literally bare tree with very less foliage standing in hard earth can produce such a wealth of glorious bloom. I see daily the whole tree sparkling with vivid splashes of Crimson and Orange flowers with feathery minimal foliage. I became an admirer! Large flower sprays bear numerous intermingling blooms and roundish nodding buds at the ends of bare, long grey branches. Individually each flower will be about five inch across. Five thick green sepals with red interior for...