Spring Season Flowers
Spring Season
Mid Feb-Mid April
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| Cherry Blossom / Sakura |
The sight of all the flowering trees fills us with awe, and a sense of peace and joy
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Ranunculus/ Buttercup |
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| Livingstone Daisy / Ice Plant |
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| Pink Rose |
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| Rudbeckia |
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| Rudbeckia Red Easter lily / Hippeastrum puniceum /Inflorescence    |
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| Red Peony |
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| Aster |
The daisy-like blossoms also repel deer and attract butterflies.
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The peony is outrageously beautiful in bloom with the fattest, most scrumptious flowers and lush green foliage. Enjoy breathtaking flowers from spring to summer. Peonies are perennials that come back every year to take your breath away. In fact, the plants may live longer than you do—some have been known to thrive for at least 100 years. There are six peony flower types to choose from: anemone, single, Japanese, semi-double, double, and bomb. Fragrances vary as well—some plants such as ‘Festiva Maxima’ and ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ have intoxicating rose-like scents while others are lemony or have no scent at all. After its stunning bloom, the peony’s bushy clump of handsome glossy green leaves lasts all summer, and then turns purplish-red or gold in the fall, as stately and dignified as any flowering shrub.
Dahlia hortensis
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Lotus is the symbol of purity, as the flower blooms atop the mud yet look beautiful. Grow it in a mini pond in your garden for the best display!
Longer stomia speciosa / Pride of India
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| Longer stomia speciosa / Pride of India Tamhan’ (ताम्हण). |
This is a state flower of Maharashtra, locally known as ‘Tamhan’ (ताम्हण). The showy purplish or mauve flowers are borne in about 30 cm long panicles at the end of all branches of the tree during April-May & July-August.
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| Lotus Butea monosperma / Flame of the forest |
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| Butea monosperma / Flame of the forest |
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| Flame of forest. Butea Monospermum, पलाश, ढाक, टेसू, किंशुक, |
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Flame of forest. Butea Monospermum, पलाश, ढाक, टेसू, किंशुक Flowers are large & crowded on leafless branches. These blooms are bright flaming scarlet orange, with a shape resembling a parrot’s beak. The flowers yield dye which is used a natural color during ‘Holi’ celebrations.   .jpg)   .jpg) .jpg)           .jpg) Aster : Small flowers in a disk like flower head  Petunia  .jpg) Petunia .jpg)       Blue Bell
Native to South Africa, African bush-daisy is a small shrub that grows in a mound-like bush up to 3 ft tall and 4 ft wide. It has dark glossy-green, pinnately dissected, lacy leaves. The leaves are alternate, hairless, about 2 in long, and crowded at the ends of the branches. The cheerful yellow flower heads are daises about 2 in across and borne on thin wiry stalks about 5 in long. Peak flowering is in autumn-winter-spring, but flowers are usually found on the bush throughout the year. The genus name Euryops is derived from the Greek eurys meaning large and ops an eye, referring to the large flowers. The species name chrysanthemoides means resembling a chrysanthemum. The genus Chrysanthemum means gold flower from the Greek chrysos gold and anthemon a flower.        .jpg)         |
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| Hyacinth |
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| Red Phlox |
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| Scarlet Sage |
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| Gulmohur. Delonix regia, Flame Tree, Flamboyant Royal poinciana, Gold mohr, Fire Tree. |
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Gulmohor . Peacock Flower. Guletura, लाल गुलमोहर    Cassia Fistula. Golden Shower Flower, Indian laburnum, Purging fistula, Pudding pipe tree, अमलतास.....   The fast growing small tree with ornamental spiny stem & branches. The tree flowers in leafless conditions during February to March. The scarlet red flowers appear in clusters. Flowers: Great clusters of 2-3 inch (5.1-7.6cm) long flowers, colors range from greenish white through yellow, light orange, and light red to orange and red Thorny branches with large three-leaflet leaves; flat, beanlike pods follow flowers and contain poisonous seeds; leaves are usually shed in winter or spring. Bloom time hot weather. .jpg) |
Jacaranda mimosofolia, Black poui, green ebony, Brazilian Rosewood, Neeli mohur, नीली गुलमोहर
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Bauhinia (Kachnar tree)
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| Bauhinia purpura |
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| Bauhinia variegata |
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Bauhinia variegata कचनार  |
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| Bauhinia variegata Mountain Ebony, Buddhist varigated bauhinia, Poor man's Orchid Tree,कचनार There are two popular species B. purpura & B. variegata, both planted in the garden for their large, scented & showy flowers that are rosy/ purple/ lilac/ dark pink or white colored. Red Silk Cotton Tree  Semal Flower
tall, thorny, shade tree except during flowering time (January-February) when the tree shades all the leaves & large bright crimson or red flowers are borne in clusters on the branches. To add to the beauty many birds visit the tree during the flowering season for the nectar Cochlospermum religiosum (Yellow silk cotton tree) 
A small branching deciduous tree. When the tree flowers in February-March in a leafless condition, the golden yellow flowers in terminal clusters look strikingly beautiful.
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Oleander comes in mesmerizing shades of yellow, peach, salmon, pink, and burgundy red. The flower blooms sporadically year-round, coming to its peak in spring and summer.
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| Crocus, Saffron, जाफरान, केसर |
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Phlox       .jpg)  Phlox flowers are star shaped. They are fragrant full of odor. |
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| Crossandra, आबोली |
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| Calendula. Pot Merrygold, गुल अशर्फी |
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Tulip and Butterflies, कन्द पुष्प.  .gif) |
Daisies. Leucanthemum
Bellis Perennis
Papaver
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| Daisies. Leucanthemum |
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| Dandelion seeds blowing wind |
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| Dandelion |
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| Cherry Blossom |
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| Galanthus |
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| Rhododendron |
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| Cosmos |
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| Cleome spinosa |
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| Lilium |
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| Malus |
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| Hollyhock, गुलखैरा, |
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| Ixora Coccinea,रुकमिणी |
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Tulip
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| Sunflower |
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| Rangoon Creeper Fragrant / मधुमालती |
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Hollyhock |
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Zinnia  .jpg) Bakul Flowers  The plant has flowers in pin-wheel shape, having an elegant milky white hue. Its blooms appear sporadically year-round in the tropical climate of India.  Arabian jasmine is the pride of Indian gardens, thanks to its mesmerizing fragrance! The flowers unfurl during the mid-night and exude their soothing scent in the surroundings. |
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| Chrysanthemum |
Mums are great cut flowers, highly popular in Indian markets. They come in mesmerizing shades of white, yellow, orange, lavender, purple, red, and even bicolor.
Frangipani features waxy white petals that are highly scented and bloom during the warmer months. The plant does best in bright sunlight, warmth, and adequate humidity.
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| Yellow Frangipani carpeted on the ground |
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| Asian Pigeonwing. Clitoria ternatea |
In India, the flower is popular in Puja rituals. The blooms also have therapeutic properties, and their tea is recommended to treat anxiety and insomnia in Ayurveda.
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| Crassula Capitella . Thyrsiflora |
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| Red Football Lilli Flower Bulb |
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| Dianthus / Sweet William / Evergreen Flower |
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| Pongamia glabra / Kanta Karanj Tree Bloom. Millettia pinnata Naktmal, Karanjika / Vrikshkaranj in Sanskrit literature and Didhori, Daharkaranj or Kanjhi. |
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| Gerenium Marcada |
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Geraniums or Cranesbills. It keeps the insects and worms away. The palmately Cleft leaves are broadly circular in forms. The palmately cleft leaves are broadly circular in form. The flowers have five petals and are coloured white, pink, purple or blue, often with distinctive veining. Planted as a side plant.
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Evergreen Asiatic Lilies, Day Lily , कुमुदिनी
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Day lilly : Lilly is a national flower of France.
Delonix regia / Gulmohur
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| Gulmohur / Delonix regia / Royal Poincinia Gulmohur |
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Common Name :Gulmohur
Origin :Madagascar
Vernacular Name :Kattikai mara
Brief Description : Gulmohur, though a native of Madagascar, is now common all over India.
It is a fast growing species. Truly a spectacular tree when in bloom and otherwise too,
owing to its large, flat, spreading canopy. The leaves are feathery and beautiful particularly
when young. The tree bursts into bloom with the onset of the hot season. And when it does,
it is bereft of leaves and is transformed into a mass of scarlet (although there is some
amount of variation in their hues). The flat, foot long pods of this tree are very characteristic
and persist. The tree has conspicuous buttresses that at times spread extensively. The Small
Green Barbets often find this tree ideal for nesting. These trees add colour to the city when
they start blooming.
A vibrant, ornamental tree, the Gulmohur (Delonix regia) is rated by some as one of the most beautiful trees of all flowering trees. It is one of the most extensively cultivated trees in tropical climates all over the world. When not in bloom, the feathery leaves are pleasant green in color and when the tree is in bloom, it is riot of colors- mainly orange and red. The flowers have five spoon shaped petals and one large white petal with red and
Yellow streaks and the fruits are large long pods, like a sword- the bark is light brown, with creases at the branch forks, like trousers rumpled behind the knees. Blooming of Gulmohur announces the arrival of summer. It is one of the most popular trees.
Yellow streaks and the fruits are large long pods, like a sword- the bark is light brown, with creases at the branch forks, like trousers rumpled behind the knees. Blooming of Gulmohur announces the arrival of summer. It is one of the most popular trees.
Bombax malabaricum
Common Name : Red Silk Cotton
Origin : India and Malaya.
Flowering Season : January - March Flowering Season.
Vernacular Name : Booruga.
Brief Description :The tree is a blaze of colour and completely leafless when in bloom. The numerous, large, cup-shaped, crimson flowers are very attractive. The flowers attract a variety of birds and there is a cacophony of bird calls. Depending on where the tree grows the birds that visit the flowers also vary. Soon after, large green fruits dangle from the tree that turn brown ejecting the soft cotton attached to the seeds. This is an indigenous, fast growing tree and grows in most areas except in the very arid areas. Virtually every part of the tree is known to have medicinal value. . White bellied Treepie, Hill Myna, Parakeets, Drongos, Orioles, Thrushes, Babblers, Blackbirds and a whole lot more can be seen to the accompaniment of their cacophony. The next time you happen to be in the jungles during the flowing season of this tree, just try your luck.
Callistemon lanceolatus
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Common Name :Bottle Brush
Origin : Australia
Flowering Season : February – May; October
Vernacular Name : None.
Brief Description : The name “Bottle Brush” is very apt for this tree, particularly the flowers. This tree is full activity when in bloom. It attracts nectar feeding insects, particularly bees, in good numbers. The fine leaves and the bright red inflorescence make this tree sought after for landscaping and planting in gardens and parks. As the tree grows very large, it loses its charm. However, when the tree is small it is very attractive. The bright red inflorescence borne amidst fine foliage makes it a good candidate for landscaping. It is also a tree suited for planting in small spaces.
Butea frondosa
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Common Name : Flame of the Forest / Dhak / Palash / Bastard teak.
Origin : India and Burma Origin :
Flowering Season : January - March.
Vernacular Name : Muttuga.
Brief Description : This tree when in bloom is indeed a sight to behold, particularly so when the forest around it is dry and most trees bereft of leaves. The Flame of the Forest too, like many other trees that share the habitat sheds most of its leaves before putting forth the bright, yet pleasing, orange flowers arranged that are placed in clusters on its branches. The flowers are visited by a host of organisms – birds and butterflies. An early morning birding session in the vicinity of this tree during its flowering season is rarely disappointing. It can be propagated from seeds. Some Lycaenids Gram Blue Euchrysops cnejus, Pea Blue Lampides boeticus, Common Cerulean Jamides celeno and Dark Cerulean Jamides bochus (Blues – Family Lycaenidae) use this tree as their larval host plant. Revered as sacred
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Indian Coral Tree / Erythrina indica
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Common Name : Indian Coral Tree
Origin : Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Northern Australia, and islands of the Indian Ocean
Flowering Season : February - March
Vernacular Name : Halvana
Brief Description : This tree, like many others sheds all its leaves when in bloom. The bright red
blossoms attract a good lot of birds. The fruits remain on the tree almost through the year. The seed
in the pod is a deep reddish-brown. Rub the seed (on the side with the dimple) on a smooth cement
floor and put it on your skin; you will realise the amount of heat it can generate! A word of caution, the
seed can turn quite hot enough to leave a bad burn on the skin.
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Common Name : Jacaranda
Origin : Brazil
Flowering Season :February-March
Vernacular Name : Vernacular Name :None
Brief Description : Brief Description : escription :Jacaranda is a very beautiful tree and spectacular when in flower. It attains
a large size. The tree has a canopy consisting of fine, feathery leaves due to which it has a
great ornamental value. The leaves are lost during winter and bunches of flowers grow when
the tree is leafless. The flowers are mauve coloured and tubular. The seeds are enclosed in a
round, woody capsule. They hang from the tree for a long time before dropping off. There is
flush even when the tree is in bloom. There are many trees that are coming into bloom in
the city
Cassia fistula
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| Golden Shower/ Amaltas / Cassia fistula, The Indian Laburnum/ Kakke Mara. Bangalore |
Common Name : Indian Laburnum or Golden Shower/ Amaltaas.
Origin : India, Burma and Sri Lanka Origin.
Flowering Season : February - March
Vernacular Name : Kakke mara
Brief Description : The inflorescence of golden yellow flowers borne on green stalks resembles a chandelier. Butterflies Emigrants Catopsilia sp. and the Grassyellows Eurema sp. belonging to Family Pieridae choose the tender leaves of this tree to lay eggs on. Also characteristic are the pods of this tree which could be up to two feet in length. Each seed, encapsulated in a sweetish pulp is housed in a separate compartment within the foot-long pod. The pulp is said to have mild laxative properties so has been used as medicines. and is also a favourite of the humans jackals and sloth bears. It is propagated from seed with some difficulty. This moderately sized tree is truly spectacular when in bloom. The tree has somewhat sparse foliage. All of these make it an excellent tree for ornamental purposes. Porcupines are said to gnow on the roots of this tree and some butterflies like Emigrants and grass yellows lay their eggs on leaves of the Laburnum.
Slow Match Tree / Careya arborea
Common Name : Slow Match Tree
Origin : Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Burma Origin : , Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Laos Flowering Season : March - April
Vernacular Name : Kavala.
Brief Description: A nondescript tree with large leathery leaves. However, during the flowering season the tree sheds its leaves and bears large showy flowers. The flowers have several stamens which sometimes have red at their base. Soon after the flowering is over the tree puts forth new leaves. And, the large fruits of this tree remain until much later and well into the rainy months. The fruit is supposed to be edible. The tree can grow in open areas as it requires a lot of sunlight. The tree itself is propagated by seed. In the forests where the tree occurs the larvae of a butterfly called the Grey Count Tanaecia lepidea feed on this tree.
Brassaia actinophylla /Umbrella Tree / Octopus Tree
Common Name : Umbrella Tree or Octopus Tree
Origin : Australia
Flowering Season :February-March
Vernacular Name :None
Brief Description : The large palmate leaves are very characteristic and make the tree particularly noticeable. It generally takes a long time before the tree can boast of a substantial canopy. Nevertheless, this evergreen tree looks pretty. Both the common names for the tree are very apt. The name ‘Umbrella Tree’ is due to the leaf formation while the name ‘Octopus Tree’ can be attributed to the inflorescence.
Beautiful beautiful flowers, never seen something like this, thank you so much Dr Madhu ❤️
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