Literally flower is the coloured part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops. Bit all flowers do not necessarily produce seed or fruit. Here we like to discuss garden flowers that are cultivated in home-grounds and in public parks and sometimes in agricultural fields for commercial purposes.
Flowers are the special gifts of nature in Bangladesh. They differ in size, colour, fragrance, season and even usage. On the other hand, many of the present flower species of Bangladesh are if foreign origin. Thus, there are species of Indian and Burmese origin as well as species from china, Japan, Africa and tropical America.
Flowers of Bangladesh can be conveniently classified according to the plants they bloom in. from this point of view, flowers are of five kinds flowers from trees, shrubs climbers, bulbs and seasonal herbs. Flowering trees are usually planted in parks, big gardens, campuses of govt, establishments and educational. They are attractive for bright blossoms or sweet fragrance. Some common tree flower is Kadam, Red silk-collon, Flame of the forest, Peacock flower, pride of India, Indian Medlar etc.
Flowers of perennials weak stem that climb on some support are of this kind. These are used in decorating buildings, gates, walls and fencenings. Some common flowers of this kind in Bangladesh are Malatilata, Bangladesh, Aparajita, Moon flower, White Jasmine, Passion flower etc. Bulbs may be annuals or perennials. They usually die in winter and again reappear in spring or summer. Many of them produce attractive flowers, some are fragrant too. Some such flowers commonly grown in Bangladesh are Tuberose, Dolanchampa, Gladiolus, etc.
These kinds of flowers are called season flowers and are commonly cultivated in winter. They are specially loved for their bright blossoms in our dull winter landscape. Some common season flowers of Bangladesh are Chandramallika, Dahlia, cosmos, Balsam, Marigold, and Zinnia etc.
Flowers are symbols of beauty and purity. We consider them to be a token of love and respect. They soothe our troubled mind. We present bouquets of flowers to our near and dears and we also garland our leaders and visitors in different functions. The Hindus and Buddhists use flowers for religious rituals. Flowers have great economic value too. Recently flower cultivation in Bangladesh has been proved to be a money-maker. Now flowers are also being exported.
Meats say, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever “. A flower is, no doubt, a thing of beauty. Flowers lend colour, fragrance, beauty and charm to the land. They have a great soothing effect also. On the other hand, we have a great prospect of creating a lot of employment and earning huge foreign currency through effective floriculture. The concerned should look into the matter with due importance.
Flowers are the special gifts of nature in Bangladesh. They differ in size, colour, fragrance, season and even usage. On the other hand, many of the present flower species of Bangladesh are if foreign origin. Thus, there are species of Indian and Burmese origin as well as species from china, Japan, Africa and tropical America.
Flowers of Bangladesh can be conveniently classified according to the plants they bloom in. from this point of view, flowers are of five kinds flowers from trees, shrubs climbers, bulbs and seasonal herbs. Flowering trees are usually planted in parks, big gardens, campuses of govt, establishments and educational. They are attractive for bright blossoms or sweet fragrance. Some common tree flower is Kadam, Red silk-collon, Flame of the forest, Peacock flower, pride of India, Indian Medlar etc.
Flowers of perennials weak stem that climb on some support are of this kind. These are used in decorating buildings, gates, walls and fencenings. Some common flowers of this kind in Bangladesh are Malatilata, Bangladesh, Aparajita, Moon flower, White Jasmine, Passion flower etc. Bulbs may be annuals or perennials. They usually die in winter and again reappear in spring or summer. Many of them produce attractive flowers, some are fragrant too. Some such flowers commonly grown in Bangladesh are Tuberose, Dolanchampa, Gladiolus, etc.
These kinds of flowers are called season flowers and are commonly cultivated in winter. They are specially loved for their bright blossoms in our dull winter landscape. Some common season flowers of Bangladesh are Chandramallika, Dahlia, cosmos, Balsam, Marigold, and Zinnia etc.
Flowers are symbols of beauty and purity. We consider them to be a token of love and respect. They soothe our troubled mind. We present bouquets of flowers to our near and dears and we also garland our leaders and visitors in different functions. The Hindus and Buddhists use flowers for religious rituals. Flowers have great economic value too. Recently flower cultivation in Bangladesh has been proved to be a money-maker. Now flowers are also being exported.
Meats say, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever “. A flower is, no doubt, a thing of beauty. Flowers lend colour, fragrance, beauty and charm to the land. They have a great soothing effect also. On the other hand, we have a great prospect of creating a lot of employment and earning huge foreign currency through effective floriculture. The concerned should look into the matter with due importance.