What is the national flower of Pakistan?

Correct answer: Jasmine. The jasmine (Jasminum officinale) is Pakistan’s national flower.

Background: The jasmine, locally called chambeli, is valued for its fragrance and symbolizes purity.

• Red Rose: The red rose is not the national flower.
• Sunflower: The sunflower is not the national flower.
• Tulip: The tulip is not the national flower.

Did you know? Other national symbols are the markhor (animal), chukar (bird), and deodar (tree).

Memory trick: Jasmine = chambeli; Markhor, Chukar, Deodar.