Parijat Tree

PARIJAT TREE

·      Scientific name- Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

·      Common name- Parijat, Harsingar, Night – flowering Jasmine, Coral Jasmine .

·      Family- Oleaceae (olive family)

·      Local uses- Medicinal uses, Culinary , Religious

·      Ecological Role- Nectar-rich night blooming flowers attract moths, which act as pollinators. Fallen flowers enrich the soil with organic matter, provides shade and Habitat for small birds and insects.

·      Fun facts- Parijat is said to have emerged from the “Samudra Manthan”(churning of the ocean) and was brought to earth by Krishna.
Cultural Significance- Flowers symbolize devotion, eternal, love and purity.