These trees are usually found in the south of Bengaluru and often bloom in several colours, including pink, white and yellow. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
Tabebuia rosea is often seen in Neotropical cities, where it is often planted in parks and gardens. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
Tabebuia rosea originally come from southern Mexico. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
In the rainy season, Tabebuia rosea offers shade and, in the dry season, abundant flowers are present on the defoliated trees. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
Bengaluru also has several other spectacular flowering trees including Jacaranda, Gulmohar and African tulips. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
Netizens have been spamming social media with pictures of the ‘Pink flower’. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
Several people flocked to various parts of Bengaluru city to capture the 'pink flower moment'. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
The much-loved pink flowers are also often confused with cherry blossoms that have their origin in Japan. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa, EPS)
