Flowers Native to Bangkok

Thailand is a beautiful country that is believed to have as many plant species as all of Europe combined. There are thousands of flowers native to Thailand, though unfortunately most of these plants are not yet identified and documented. There is a vast selection of popular flowers native to Bangkok, so read on to learn about the different flowers native to Bangkok and see part of the reason why Thailand is so beautiful.

Popular flowers native to Bangkok

Ratchaphruek is Thailand's national flower and is the most widely known flower in Thailand since it grows just about everywhere in the country. This bright yellow flower has symbolic ties to the national religion of Buddhism, and yellow is the color of Monday, which is the day the Thai king was born. While Ratchaphrueks are popular among the Thai people, this next flower is popular worldwide. There are more orchids in Thailand than in any other country in Asia. The popularity and abundance of orchids in Thailand have made this flower the 'unofficial' national flower. Visitors to Bangkok enjoy visiting orchid gardens to view these amazing flowers.

Other flowers native to Bangkok

Other flowers popular in Bangkok include Tacca chantrieri, Rhizomatous perennial and Hidden Lily, more commonly know as Ginger flowers. Flowers are used in Thailand to express love an affection, as in other countries.

Bangkok is home to a vast number of flowers, each and every one of them as gorgeous as the next. If you ever the the pleasure to visit this great country, make sure you take time to embrace all the beautiful plant life Thailand has to offer.