Flame of the Forest, Dhak Tree
- Botanical name is Butea monosperma or butea frondosa. Belongs to Papilionaceae family. Its common names are Flame of the Forest, Parrot Tree, Bastard Teak. Local name is Dhak. Lahore climate is conducive for this plant. (USA Hardiness Zone 10a- 11). It is an ornamental tree which has many medicinal properties associated. Has winter interest.
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| Bloom colors- scarlet, gold, red, orange. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Every branch has three leaves. Dhak kay teen Paat. Photo by Rashad. Oct 13. |
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| Blooms early spring. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Bloom first. Leaves appear later. Photo by Rashad. Apr 13 |
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| Beauty called butea. Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies. Photo by Rashad. Apr 13. |
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| Beautifies ground underneath. Enjoy soft treading. Photo by Rashad. Apr 13 |
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| A tree for golf course. Photo by Rashad. Apr 13. |
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| It is a deciduous tree, Photo by Rashad. |
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| Walk in the morning by the butea. Jinnah garden. Photo by Rashad. |
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| Preparing the pods in end April and May. Photo by Rashad. |
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| It can grow up to 30 feet. Photo by Rashad. October 13. |
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