Golden Shower Tree's (Cassia fistula) flower is five petals of equal size and shape. It's fruit is a legume with a pungent odor and has several poisonous seeds. It blooms profusely and covers the whole tree leaving no leaf left, a spectacular sight indeed!
Other parts of this tree like its fruit pulp or roots are medicinal.
It is the national flower of Thailand, which symbolizes Thai royalty. Last time some Thai nationals visited Toucheng Farm and I told them this is "dok khuen", they understood and you could have seen the smile on their faces!
Welcome to Toucheng Farm and enjoy the sight.
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