n. umbrella-like inflorescence with stalks of equal length springing from one point, as in carrot. umbellar, umbellate, umbelliferous, a. having flowers in this shape. umbellifer, n. plant having umbel, or belonging to carrot family.
White was added to the flag to identify Bahrain as a friendly state. Red was the traditional colour of the Kharijite Sect. In 2002 the number of serrations were reduced to five, possibly representing the five pillars of Islam. Effective date: 19 August 1972.