Yellow Silk Cotton Tree

The Yellow Silk Cotton Tree is endemic to a small region of the Sahyadris. In a region where obviously no distinction is made for felling trees for firewood, this tree is endangered.

Attempts to cultivate it have been totally unsuccessful, and how this tree reproduces is a mystery which poses further problems in its protection and conservation.

This shot was taken on the Law College Hill in Pune.

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Camera : Nikon D70 ( Digital )

Lens : Nikkor 18 - 70 mm

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