Semal flower blooming on a bare tree branch against open sky.

Silk Cotton Bloom

2014

A fresh bloom opening against the morning sky.

The semal tree flowers before the leaves return. Bright red petals hold nectar through the early hours. Common across the plains of northern India in late winter and spring.

Scientific name
Bombax ceiba
IUCN status
Least Concern
Season
Transition
Behavior
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