Mumbai is adorned with the state flower, as over 6,000 trees bloom

The tamhan, Maharashtra's state flower, has bloomed at the BMC headquarters' entrance and in other sections of the city. "This tree, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia Indica, outside the BMC office is roughly 20 feet tall and is seven years old," said Jitendre Pardeshi, head of the BMC's landscaping department. Every year during this season, particularly around Maharashtra Day, it blossoms. In Mumbai, there are a total of 6,568 tamhan trees."

 

He claims that the tamhan has never let the city down and that it blooms every year. It's a delicate crown of reddish, purple, and pink flowers that appears to be constructed of crepe paper. "As a result, it is regarded as the Queen of Crepe Myrtle and is known in Hindi as jarul," he explained.

 

Avinash Yadav, G-South ward Assistant Superintendent of the Garden, said it is an indigenous tree that is also known as the 'Pride of India' because it is predominantly seen in our country. "It is usually found in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and western Maharashtra in Maharashtra. It's a lovely seasonal blooming tree that blooms in April and May, grows up to 30 feet tall, and begins blossoming at the age of six," said Yadav, who added that it's been planted in all of the city's wards in gardens and adjacent to highways, with the BMC paying special attention to it.

 

According to Yadav, the tree has numerous medical uses. Its bark contains hypoglycemic effects and is utilised in the manufacture of diabetes medications. The leaves are used to make tea to treat fevers, while the seeds have narcotic characteristics that are utilised to make medications.

 

Its roots and bark are also used to aid digestion. As a result, the entire tree is utilised for a variety of reasons. It is also resistant to termites and its wood is untouched by sea water, which is why it is used in the construction of boats and ships," the landscaping department official explained. There are 29 tamhan trees on Nepean Sea Road, a handful in Pandit Dindayal Upadhayay garden in Dadar West, and a couple near the new Harit bus stop on Dr E Moses Road, G-South ward, and various locations throughout the city.