Moduga (Butea monosperma)

Flame of the forests/ bastark teak 

Grown in tropical and subtropical region 

 Deciduous tree which are small size and grown in dry season for about 49ft tall 

It’s a fastest growing tree

Flowers are bright orange – red in colour 

Uses – Timber, fodder, Medicine, dye, gum is used in leather, food, dishes 

            Preparation of holi colour “kesari”

            Used as dye for fabric