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Ratchaphruek Flowers, Thailand's National Flower

Article Category: Culture

Author Name: Gino G. Floirendo

Thailand's national flower is called the Ratchaphruek flower, also known as the Golden Shower Flower or Cassia Fistula Linn. It is known in various names because it is conspicuous and widely planted. For instance, India calls is Indian laburnum. It is grown throughout southern Asia such as in Pakistan, India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Ratchaphruek flowers Thailand, which always blossom at the same time of the year, are characterized by their striking bright yellow colors and dark green leaves. They are found throughout the country and commonly planted in roadsides. During Chiang Mai flower festival every February, Ratchaphruek flowers are everywhere since the flowers are in bloom from February to May. It was also the main attraction during an event that drew 3,781,623 visitors called the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek held on November 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007, which was held in honor of the world's longest reigning monarch, King Bhumibol.

Ratchaphruek can be grown almost anywhere in Thailand, probably one of the reasons why it becomes its national flower, aside from the fact that it represents so much of what the country is. Yellow, the color of its flowers, is significant to Thai people because it is an acknowledged color of Buddhism. Its color represents Monday, that is, the day when the King of Thailand was born. Lastly, the fact that the golden shower trees bloom at the same time reminds that Thai people of their unity and identity.

One specific place where you can find plenty of these flowers is in the famous Ratchaphruek Garden, which is located just outside of Chiang Mai City. This garden, nestled in a lush mountain landscape, was the site of the Royal Flora Expo in 2006, which because the world's most beautiful international horticultural exposition. Growing Ratchaphruek trees require a warm tropical climate similar to that of Thailand. In addition, you have to have a well-drained soil since the tree is relatively drought- and salt-tolerant. It also grow better and bloom more beautiful flowers if the place has pronounced different between summer temperature and winter temperature. The tree provides a great shade during summer because it can grow up to 15 yards in height. One will get to appreciate how beautiful this tree is when the flowers in Thailand are blooming and the tree sheds it leaves so that what is left are the bright yellow blossoms that marvelously hand on the branches. For purposes of Ayurvedic medicine, Golden Shower tree, particularly the pulp, is used as a mild laxative, against fever, arthritis, and in certain cardiac conditions. Regarding its wood, it is considered strong and durable. In Kerala, India, Golden Shower is considered as a state flower. The Golden Shower is clearly an appropriate representation of what Thailand is as a country.

Keywords: Ratchaphruek flowers Thailand, golden shower tree, flowers in Thailand

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