Gul e Mohr, Lahore (May, 2014)

Gul e Mohr, Lahore (May, 2014)

Gul e Mohr: The beautiful flower Gul Mohr attracts the eyes of almost everyone whosoever passes under the tree. In India and Pakistan it is known as Gulmohar in Hindi and Urdu. In Persian "gul" means "flower” and "mohr" means "coin" or "stamp". Also "mor" means "peacock", which seems to be most close to physical appearance and beauty of this tree.

It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of flowers. In many tropical parts of the world it is grown as an ornamental tree and in English it is given the name Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant. It is also one of several trees known as Flame tree.

Flowering season of Gul-e-Mohr:

Australia: December–February

Bangladesh: April–May

Brazil: November–February

Caribbean: May–September

Egypt: May–June

Hong Kong: May–June

Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh): April–June

Mauritius: November–December

Northern Mariana Islands: March–June

Philippines: April–May

South Florida: May–June

Southern Sudan: March–May

Thailand: April–May

United Arab Emirates: May–July

Vietnam: May–July

Zambia and Zimbabwe: October–December