Butea

/bjuːˈteɪə/ noun

Definition

A genus of tropical climbing plants in the legume family, native to Asia, with orange or red flowers.

Etymology

A scientific genus name, likely derived from Sanskrit or an Indian language. Named in botanical Latin following Linnaean taxonomy conventions.

Kelly Says

Butea is called the 'flame of the forest' because of its brilliant red-orange flowers. It's one of the many beautiful tropical plants whose names come from the regions where people first cultivated them.

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