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Tabebuia flowers profusely in summer and can be seen in several places in the city
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THE TABEBUIA belongs to the family Bigoniaceae. A native of Mexico, this large, erect, semi-deciduous tree can be seen in quite a few places in Chennai.
Glorious sight
T. rosea when in bloom during the months of March, April and May is a picture of flamboyance.
The large, delicate trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in clusters in pastel shades of pink, white and yellow make a glorious spectacle, especially when seen from a distance. The tree draws attention because of its profuse flowering and the falling blooms make a dense carpet below. The leaves of the tree do not form a compact crown and hence, the flowers stand out against the backdrop of the sky at dawn.
T. rosea is used to treat boils and wounds as it has anti-fungal properties.
PAULINE DEBORAH & RIDLING WALLER
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