Chikrassy

Beng: Chikrassy (?)

A large handsome tree with a generous crown. The newest leaves of the long feather compound leaves are fulvous red

Bark: Rusty brown, becomes cracked rougher with age

Leaf: Large 50 cm long with about twelve pairs of long tapering leafless, asymmetrical at base.

Flower: In loose clusters, male and female flowers in different trees petals 4-5 yellowish white, stamens fused in a column (like neem flowers)

Fruit: dark woody capsule 5 cm long

Season: TBD

Range/habitat: Native of moist forests of India, Bangladesh (especially Chittagong district) also southeast Asia

Where to find: In the northern side of main lake of Rabindra Sarobar. GPS: 22.512310, 88.360640

This tree has died in a storm in 2024

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