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Holy trees

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On my way home this afternoon, I noticed the Painted Lady butterflies have left and their Lantana host shrubs  are now covered in white fluff with brown seed pods.   I veered to the left, aiming for the shady side of the mosque, no pun intended.   The sun is now quite hot and I shielded my face with my headscarf.   Through the black haze, I suddenly noticed patches of yellow against the bright blue sky.   Unceremoniously, I dropped  my handbag, took out my phone, and starting shooting! The boeing overhead was my sign to go home.   It only took about 5 minutes, but when I got inside my flat, my face was burnt.    This sun is not to be taken lightly, I gathered... I waited until it was much later and cooler, then went back to pick some flowers & leaves for identification. The Divine Tree Indian Tulip Tree (Thespesia Populnea/भेंडी, पारस-पिंपळ) i...