A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Palas
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The Flower known as the Flame of the Forest
Scientific name: Butea monosperma, Butea frondosa
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Common names: Flame of the Forest, Dhak, Palas, Bastard Teak, Parrot Tree, Dhak or Palas (Hindi); Porasum (Tamil) ; Khakda (Gujerati).
Origin: India
Palas meaning & definition 1 of Palas.
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A tree of eastern India and Burma (Myanmar), the dhak, Butea monosperma (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)).
Palas meaning & definition 2 of Palas.
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