12 February 2026

It is commonly known as bush willow and belongs to the plant family Combretaceae. It is a small to medium-sized, semi-deciduous tree, growing to 18 m in height, with a rounded crown. Bark is light grey, creamy-brown, reddish-brown or brown-black, transversely cracked.  Leaves opposite to alternate, simple, narrowly elliptic to broadly ovate, dark green above, […]

By the shores of a blue lake lies a peaceful Indian village. At midday and in the evening, aromas drift from the tents, giving all, children and adults alike, a great appetite. But one summer evening, the atmosphere in the village suddenly changed. The council of wise men and elders met in the tent of