Butea frondosa, flame of the forest

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Butea frondosa, flame of the forest

One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Butea frondosa, flame of the forest

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Bob Press Ceiling Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Faboideae Flame Flora Forest Knapp Legume Leguminosae Panel Press Rosid Sanda Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Flame Of The Forest Magnoliophyta

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1. Title: "Flame of the Forest: Butea frondosa in Splendor" 2.. Amidst the grandeur of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum in London, one of the 162 decorative panels captivates the eye with its vibrant representation of Butea frondosa, commonly known as the Flame of the Forest. This stunning illustration, a testament to the rich diversity of the botanical world, is a must-see for visitors. Butea frondosa, a leguminous tree native to the Indian subcontinent, is renowned for its brilliant orange and red flowers that illuminate forests and landscapes during monsoon seasons. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it is part of the large and diverse order Fabales, which includes a wide range of legumes and other important plants. As an angiosperm, or flowering plant, Butea frondosa is a dicot, characterized by two seed leaves (cotyledons) and a net-like vein structure in its leaves. The tree is further classified as an eudicot, a subgroup of dicots that includes many flowering plants with complex flower structures. The intricate and detailed illustration on the panel showcases the tree's elegant form, with its broad, palmate leaves and the distinctive, fiery blooms that give it its name. The tree's botanical classification is also indicated, with labels identifying it as a member of the Fabaceae family, Fabales order, and the subfamilies Faboideae, Rosid, and Eurosid. This beautiful illustration is a reminder of the rich tapestry of life that exists within the natural world, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of plants, both for their aesthetic value and the essential roles they play in our ecosystems.

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