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The other common name of Malabar Melastome Indian-rhododendron.  In Hindi, it is known as Phutki, Jharua

Rosary Pea Tree – Coral bead vine – Gulaganji

Other common name of Rosary Pea is Indian Liquorice. In Hindi it is known are Chirmithi, Ghunghchi, Gunj, Ratti.

Honey Suckle Mistletoe

Other common name is Neem mistletoe and in Kannada it is known as Maduk, Badanike, Bandanike, Marabhaksha, in Hindi it…

Scarlet Bauhinia Tree – Crimson Mountain Ebony Tree

As we were coming back from a trip traversing the Western Ghats, the scarlet blooms intrigued me and we stopped…

Caryota Urens Tree – Fishtail Palm – Jaggery Palm

The other common names of Fishtail Palm are Jaggery Palm, Toddy Palm, Sago Palm, and Wine Palm. Mari in Hindi,…

Orchid Diplocentrum Congestum

Found this wild Orchid on a tree outside Yercaud Rose Garden. This plant belongs to Orchidaceae (Orchid) family.

Elephant Apple Tree – Indian Catmon Tree – Hondapara Tree

The other common names of Elephant Apple tree are Indian catmon, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad.

Mexican Cypress Tree

Other common names are Montezuma cypress, Montezuma Bald cypress.  The botanical name is Taxodium mucronatum and belongs to Cupressaceae (Cypress)…

American Tulip Tree – Tulip Tree – Tulip Poplar Tree – Yellow Poplar Tree

As we drove from the airport to home, I saw these beautiful tall trees with painted flowers.

May Flower – Blood Lily – Football Lily

Another common name of Blood Lily is Powderpuff Lily. The botanical name is Scadoxus multiflorus and belongs to Amaryllidaceae (Nargis)…

Badminton Ball Tree – African Locust Tree – Gong-stick Tree

The other common names of Badminton Ball Tree are African locust tree, Gong-stick tree. In Kannada, it is known as…

Italian Jasmine – Yellow Jasmine – Haladi Mallige

Other common name of Yellow Jasmine is Italian Jasmine. In Hindi it is Peeli Chameli and in Nepali it is…

Krishna Kadam Tree – Kaim Tree – Mitragyna parvifolia

What a beautiful name for a tree!? Krishna Kadam…My wait to photograph this tree was over when the safari Jeep…

Bush Clock Vine

Pretty purple flowers with bright yellow center peeking from a green bush makes a pretty corner in a garden.  This…

Red Ixora Plant – Kepula

Other common names of Red Ixora are Ixora, Jungle Geranium, Flame of the woods, Sacred Ixora, Needle flower.

Lantana – Shrub Verbena

The other common name of Lantana is Shrub Verbena. It is known as Kasooti hoo, Kaadu jola, Chaduranga in Kannada…

Beach Spider Lily Plant

Beach Spider Lily is a very easy to grow plant. Botanical name is Hymenocallis littoralis and belongs to y: Amaryllidaceae…

Chestnutleaf Trumpet Bush Tree

Botanical name of Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush is Tecoma castanifolia and belongs to Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda) family. This evergreen tree grows to…

Kaffir Lily – Bush Lily – Clivia Lily – St. John’s Lily – Boslelie – Fire Lily

The other common names of Kaffir lily are Bush Lily, Clivia Lily, St. John's Lily, Boslelie, and Fire Lily.  The…

Yellow Orchid Tree – Mandara Hoo – Vana Sampige

Vana Sampige or Mandara Hoo (Kannada) tree was in my uncle’s farm and everyday few of the flowers from this…