Other common names of Yellow dots are Creeping Daisy and Wedelia. Botanical name is Sphagneticola trilobata and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Yellow dots plant is native to South … [Read more...]
Sunflower
I remember walking inside the Sunflower fields of my uncles in North Karnataka. The flower heads would be above my head enjoying the sunshine. Driving on roads lined by Sunflower fields on the … [Read more...]
Fuchsia
Fuchsia has always fascinated me as I could see them only in hill stations in India. But, when I got few plants from Ooty and grew them successfully in Bangalore, I was thrilled to … [Read more...]
African Daisy
Other common names of African Daisy are Rain Daisy, Weather Prophet, Cape Marigold and is native of Namibia. Botanical name is Dimorphotheca pluvialis and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) … [Read more...]
Mast Tree
Mast tree is popularly known as Ashoka tree in India and is planted as roadside and garden tree in almost all the cities of India. Another common name is Cemetry tree. In Kannada it is known as … [Read more...]
Crested Floating Heart
When you fall in love with the name of this flower, you can just imagine how beautiful the flower must be. Yes, Crested Floated Heart flowers are aquatic floating herb and dot almost in all ponds and … [Read more...]
Fiddlewood Tree
If not for mom, I wouldn’t have noticed the Fiddlewood Tree standing tall in Rajarajeshwari temple in Yercaud. She remembered that her dad had planted the tree in their garden and they used to call it … [Read more...]
Zinnia
For a dash of color in the garden, grow the annual shrub Zinnia. Native of Mexico, the botanical name is Zinnia elegans and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Zinnia grows to a … [Read more...]
Yellow Mimosa
Yellow stands for happiness and everything positive. When you see a Yellow Mimosa tree in bloom, you are happy with positive thoughts. The only reminder that there is negativity in life is the … [Read more...]
Split Second Morning Glory
I remember Split Second Morning Glory growing in our balcony when growing up. Every morning before going to school we would see the beautiful blooms and by the time we would be back, they … [Read more...]
Cosmos
Addition of a Cosmos bed in a garden is sure to make the garden more cheerful. Cosmos is a perennial plant and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Cosmos in Greek means beautiful. Native to … [Read more...]
Beach Morning Glory
Along with Sand, Sea, and Sun the flower carpet offers an unforgettable landscape. The flower carpet is that of Beach morning glory also known as Railroad vine, Bay hops, Goat's foot vine. Botanical … [Read more...]
Java Cassia
Other common names of Java Cassia are Apple blossom cassia, Nodding cassia, Pink cassia, and Pink shower. Botanical name is Cassia javanica and belongs to Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. Java … [Read more...]
Dahlia
Dahlia belongs to Asteraceae family. It is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is the national flower of Mexico. Now it is grown all over the world for the colorful flowers. There are 42 … [Read more...]
Indian Almond Tree
Indian Almond tree is planted widely in Bangalore and surrounding areas as an ornamental tree. It is known as Jangli Badam in Hindi, Kadu Badami in Kannada, and Kshudrabija or Desabadama in Sanskrit. … [Read more...]
Padauk Tree
Padauk tree is the state tree of Andaman and Nicobar islands. My wish to see this tree and photograph them was fulfilled when we went to Wandoor Beach. The tree is not on the beach but inside the … [Read more...]
Malati Latha
Common name of Malati Latha is Clone scented echites. In Hindi it is known as Malati, in Sanskrit and Kannada it is known as Maalatilatha. Botanical name is Aganosma heynei and belongs to Apocynaceae … [Read more...]
Copper Pod Tree
Common names of Copper Pod Tree are Yellow Gulmohar and Rusty Shield Bearer. The botanical name is Peltophorum pterocarpum and belongs to Caesalpiniaceae family (Gulmohar family). It is a … [Read more...]
Sooji Mallige
Sooji Mallige is a type of Jasmine very similar to Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige. The only difference is that the petals are longer and more pointed, hence the name sooji meaning … [Read more...]
Celosia
Celosia is a favorite garden ornamental plant that belongs to Amaranthaceae family. It is also known as Cockscomb, Wool Flower, and Velvet Flower. In Hindi it is known as Lal Murga. Botanical name is … [Read more...]
