The golden shower tree, also known as Cassia fistula, is a beautiful tropical tree that produces stunning, cascading yellow blooms. This tree is also referred to by a variety of synonyms, including Indian laburnum, pudding-pipe tree, and canafistula. Its common name, the golden shower tree, comes from its vibrant, shower-like display of flowers. As the tree is native to South Asia, it is also called the Amaltas tree in Hindi, and is considered a sacred tree in many cultures. The tree's golden blooms are also said to have medicinal properties, being used to treat ailments such as constipation and jaundice.