Sunday, May 1, 2011

Trees of Parkinsonia aculeata, Pterospermum acerifolium and Erythrina suberosa

Here are some of the trees which are native to my city lahore (Pakistan) and blooming right now. First one is Parkinsonia aculeata also known as Vilayti kikar. It is a roadside tree covered in yellow flowers. It is also called Jerusalem thorn due to its thorny stems.






Erythrina suberosa also called as Coral tree. Tree looks spectacular when in bloom.




Pterospermum acerifolium with local name kanak champa, a fragrant tree native to india, Pakistan and other south asian countries. Fragrant flowers although leaves are very large. Flowers emit fragrance at night. Another common tree in india and Pakistan.


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24 comments:

  1. StephanyMay 1, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Wow, these are beautiful trees! I really like the Parkinsonia, in spite of the vicious looking thorns. Wonderful color!

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  2. Modern MomMay 2, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Fabulous shots.

    My entry.

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  3. PatMay 2, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    I have never seen any of these trees before....They are simply spectacular! I like the red-blossoms the most.

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  4. Chubskulit RoseMay 2, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    Gorgeous!

    Please take a peek at my Flowers post. Have a good weekend ahead!

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  5. Joanne OlivieriMay 2, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    These are gorgeous and the petals in the first flower almost look like paper. Great shots.

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  6. KarenMay 2, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    These are gorgeous! The last one is odd looking but beautiful. Terrific shots!

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  7. Tammie LeeMay 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    absolutely gorgeous captures!

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  8. genieMay 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    How I would love to swap places with you for a few weeks so I could see these flowers up close. I do not know where to start complimenting you on these beautiful shots. What a gorgeous spot in which to live. You have certainly brightened my night as I am about to go to sleep. Stunning.

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  9. IMRIZMay 2, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    can i just marvel at these photos. words can never equate the beauty i am seeing here.

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  10. LizMay 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful shots! Have a fabulous week.

    Liz @ MLC

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  11. Stacy @ The Next-to-Nothing HouseMay 2, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Just beautiful! Especially love the Parkinsonia.

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  12. jo©oMay 2, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Goodness me!
    How exotic. Like stepping into a botanical garden greenhouse.
    Like Genie, i wouldn't mind spending some time amongst those trees.

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  13. KalaMay 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Gorgeous captures. Happy Macro Monday!

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  14. LorrieMay 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I've never seen such exotic flowers. How gorgeous!

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  15. Kim, USAMay 2, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Wow I can't remember if I've seen this flowers just gorgeous!!!

    MYM

    Macro Monday

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  16. A Bit of the BlarneyMay 2, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!! Wishing you a wonderful day! Cathy

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  17. ShobhaMay 2, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    All of them are so beautiful.
    Lovely clicks.

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  18. BohemianMay 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Your lovely Jerusalem Thorn Trees look very much like the lovely Palo Verde Trees of our Southwestern Desert. I have some growing in my Garden and being a Native drought tolerant species they thrive and put forth magnificent blooms like this in abundance even during our most unforgiving Seasonal heat and droughts.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  19. One PhotoMay 2, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    The first photo is just stunning - such beautiful colors!

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  20. EG CameraGirlMay 3, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Gorgeous blossoms! They look so exotic to my Canadian eyes!

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  21. TeresaMay 3, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Amazing trees! They are so beautiful covered in those flowers.

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  22. Maude LynnMay 3, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    These are just gorgeous!

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  23. real ladyMay 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Lovely flowers. Here's My Mellow Yellow Monday

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  24. JudyKateMay 4, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    WOW how magnificent in colour and grandeur. I particularly love the Jerusalem flower. JudyKate

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