Garmalo, also known as the Golden Shower Tree or Cassia fistula, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It's characterized by its bright yellow, fragrant flowers that appear in long, drooping clusters and its pinnately compound leaves with 3-8 pairs of leaflets. The tree is known for its beautiful flowers and is popular as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. 

Key Features:

Size and Shape: Medium-sized tree, typically 10-20 meters tall, with a spreading crown. 

Bark: Smooth, grayish-brown bark. 

Leaves: Pinnately compound, with 3-8 pairs of oval-shaped leaflets. 

Flowers: Bright yellow, fragrant, and arranged in long, drooping clusters. 

Fruits: Cylindrical pods, up to 2 feet long, containing seeds embedded in a dark brown pulp. 

Growth Habit: Deciduous, meaning it sheds its leaves, often coinciding with the flowering period. 

Other Notable Characteristics:

Adaptability:

Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates and can tolerate various soil conditions. 

Medicinal Uses:

The pulp of the seed pods is traditionally used as a mild laxative, and the plant has various other medicinal applications. 

Ornamental Value:

Popular for its beautiful flowers and is often planted as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. 

National Symbols:

The Golden Shower Tree is the national tree and flower of Thailand, and the official state flower of Kerala and Delhi in India.