Camel's Foot Tree KBG-37 Answer

KBG-37 proved that readers are responding to the Contest without seeing the clue! How can we say that?

Because most early responses looked at the picture which had red Ixora flowers in the background. However, the flowers were neither in question nor in focus. The question pertained to a dried-up pod which had shed its seeds, curled and twisted itself!

So next time, please do look at the clue in Kaun Banega Ghumakkad and then key in your answer!

What is the correct answer to KBG-37?

It is a pod from Camel's Foot tree also known as Orchid Tree because its pink flowers resemble an orchid. 

The scientific name is Bauhinia Purpurea. It has a close cousin named Bauhinia Variegata which is called Kachnar कचनार  in Hindi. We are reproducing the clue below.

Why is it called the Camel's Foot Tree?

Because its leaves resemble a camel's foot prints in sand. See the picture of the leaves below.

Where is it grown?

It is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Myanmar. It is grown on road sides, parks, gardens and avenues. It attracts birds, insects and bats. Flowering in winter, the petals create a pink blanket under the tree.

Contest Winners

More than 300 readers participated online. Our winners came from across the continents. Congratulations to all three.

• Maninder S Chahal is a BITS Pilani alumnus settled in Canada who enjoys composing music, photography and nature hikes. When not playing music, he gives financial advice to companies and individuals. 
• Sangeeta Jaishankar is an army spouse and a plant hobbyist. She has over 60 varieties of plants in her garden which moves with her every two years or so! She is also an amateur mural artist. 
• Nidhi Bhargava is a Kathak dancer, nature lover, home maker and former entrepreneur. Living in Bengaluru, she loves gardening and observing the birds and trees in her enclave.

Credits

We are grateful to Chitra Shanker for her continued research guidance.

Once again, we thank all the participants from different time zones. Without you Kaun Banega Ghumakkad would not have reached where it has!

Stay connected, stay safe.

   - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 3rd July 2020.

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