Phulai-Acacia modesta

Phulai (Acacia modesta) is a species of Acacia, in the family Fabaceae, commonly found in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. It is a moderate sized thorny tree which is largely used for fuel. The leaves and tender shoots of branches are used as fodder for cattle. In domestic language Pashto it's called Palosa.

Phulai-Acacia modesta

Babul Tree-Acacia nilotica

Babul Tree (Acacia nilotica) is a species of Acacia native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It's a member of fabaceae family. It's known by a number of names including kikar, gum arabic tree Egyptian thorn, thorn mimosa, Sant tree, scented thorn, Al-sant or prickly acacia. It's is a large tree, upto 14 metres high, with thorns on its branches. It has darkish grey bark and yellow flowers in spherical heads.

Babul Tree-Acacia nilotica

Babul Tree Flower

Acacia Flowers

Here are some pictures of Acacia Flowers most probably Prickly Acacia (Acacia nilotica). The prickly acacia is highly valued in traditional medicine in India and Pakistan. Almost all parts of the tree are used for medicinal purpose.

Acacia Flowers Pictures