Berna- Flowering Tree- Flush of Balmy flowers

Berna or Barna Tree

• Botanical name is Crateva/ Crataeva  religiosa. Common names are Spider Tree, Temple Plant, Garlic Pear. Local names are Berna or Berna Kalabash Tree. It has ornamental value. Belongs to Capparidaceae family. Suited to Lahore climate USA hardiness Zone 11. 

It can grow up to 30 feet tall tree. Photo by Rashad.

Prefers full sun. Jinnah Garden. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom pale yellow or near white. Photo by Rashad.

Spidery stamens. Boat of flowers.  Photo by Rashad.

A branch to sway along. Nectar filled flowers are attractive to bees, birds and butterflies.
Photo by Rashad.

Flowers are used in medicines. Photo by Rashad.

Compound, trifoliate leaflets. Photo by Rashad.

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