Watch | ‘Flame of the forest’ now in bloom across Nilgiris

'Butea monosperma' commonly known as 'flame of forest flowers' are now in bloom in the buffer zone and core area of Mudumalai tiger reserve. (Source: The Hindu)

The Butea monosperma tree is commonly known as 'flame of the forest.’ It is now in bloom across the Nilgiris. The trees are distinct as they wear more flowers than leaves. The flowers are bright orange with a unique petal shape, hence called 'flame of the forest.'