Write names of five colourful flowers in your area. For example, Palash is called Kesuda in Gujarat.
Five colourful flowers found in different regions of India include: Palash (also called Kesuda in Gujarat, known as 'flame of forest' for its bright orange-red flowers), Hibiscus (bright red or pink flowers), Marigold (yellow-orange flowers), Rose (various colours like red, pink, white, yellow), and Sunflower (bright yellow flowers). Other examples include Lotus, Jasmine, Bougainvillea, and Champa.
Explanation
The chapter introduces the Palash tree, which is called 'flame of forest' because when its flowers bloom, the entire forest looks reddish-orange from a distance. The chapter also mentions hibiscus and marigold as flowers with colouring properties used for making natural dyes. Students are encouraged to explore and document local flowers in their region with their local names.