National Flower of Pakistan?

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muqawwee123 April 11, 2014, 4:49pm 1

Without googling can you tell which flower is called Pakistan’s national flower?

What was the reason for making it Pakistan’s national flower? Does that flower get central importance in the culture of areas forming Pakistan?

Jolie April 11, 2014, 4:54pm 2

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Chameli (Jasmine Flower)

I always thought it's got something to do with white jasmine and dark green leaves representing the colours of Pakistani flag.

muqawwee123 April 11, 2014, 4:57pm 3

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May be this has been the reason for selecting it as national flowers. Otherwise, I doubt whether it is available in all areas of Pakistan. There is not many reference to chameli in poetry and folklore of Pakistan.

KKF April 11, 2014, 4:57pm 4

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gobhii kaa phool? :D

muqawwee123 April 11, 2014, 4:58pm 5

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Pakisatni masaahari qom hain

KKF April 11, 2014, 4:59pm 6

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lol…shakaahaarii phool bhii hote haiN kia?

Jolie April 11, 2014, 5:01pm 7

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Exactly, lol. You hardly see any Jasmine flowers in Lahore, however the flower *Raat ki Raani *(don't know the English name) is a grace of most gardens in Lahore.

muqawwee123 April 11, 2014, 5:01pm 8

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sabzi wala phool bhi national flower hota hai kia?

What about India? Its national flower and reason behind that?

Nain April 11, 2014, 5:41pm 9

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jasmeen ?? :p

mahool April 11, 2014, 10:32pm 10

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For thousands of years, the jasmine plant has been cultivated not only for the beauty of its small, white, star-like flowers, but it has also been prized for its intoxicating scent. Originating in the foot hills of the Himalayas and Ganges plains, the plant was cultivated and brought to India, China, the Middle East and other regions. From there, it spread into France, Italy and the Mediterranean, and eventually it was introduced to the rest of Western Europe and Britain. Today, jasmine is grown and cultivated all over the world in its many varieties.

Since jasmine has been cultivated all over the world for its flowers and scent, there are different varieties, and each type of jasmine is associated with different meanings. In Pakistan, Jasmine is a very common plant and one can find it in any garden. Because of its attractive scent, the white jasmine symbolizes attachment and represents amiability and modesty; therefore, Jasmine was named the national flower of Pakistan.

Credit: The National Flower of Pakistan, Jasmine

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muqawwee123 April 12, 2014, 4:09am 11

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lols, Pakistan main garden hi kitne hain.

Nain April 12, 2014, 10:32am 12

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Mahool kis ney likha hai ye