When you think of Mysore, you think of Mysooru Mallige also known as Dundu Mallige, which is endemic to this region. The botanical name is Jasminum Grandiflorum and belongs to Oleaceae … [Read more...]
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend time untying, cutting, and preserving them in water. Asters are very good for … [Read more...]
Crossandra
In Kannada and Tamil Crossandra it is known as Kanakambara. It is very common in South India for the women to decorate their hair with a string of Kanakambara. While tying Jasmine flowers, Kanakambara … [Read more...]
Candle Bush
Picture of Candle Bush photographed in Masinagudi Plant Summary: Candle Bush adds an interesting character to the landscape with their waxy yellow spikes of flowers that bear a resemblance to … [Read more...]
