The huge trumpets of the Golden Chalice vine never get pollinated here. I tried my hand with a brush, but didn't succeed.
This is an old-fashioned flower called Madras Jasmine. I think it is some kind of Clerodendrum.
The Zimbabwe Creeper has attractive flowers. I have kept it as a bush.
Pink flowers of the Powderpuff plant attract bees.
A Gloriosa superba lily, past its glory, but still attractive.
I took this photo of the old, disused bridge across the river Cauvery from a moving bus. Although the river seems placid now, its raging floods caused a lot of damage in the past.
The statue of Sir James Gordon, the guardian of the Maharaja a hunred years ago, looks on while the monsoon clouds move away, in Mysore.
I came across this board as I was walking along an unfrequented path in the campus of IIT Bombay, in Mumbai. This sign is to warn the students not to venture into the jungle beyond. But boys will be boys, and many do venture out there in the dark, just for a lark!
Hot pink Ipomea flowers are blooming on many hedges this month.
Golden yellow Cassia has also started blooming now.
The fire-engine red ixora blooms throughout the year.
The sunshine yellow marigolds are fattening in their beds.
The Cauvery is flowing serenely near Mysore. She supports millions of wildlife as well as humans.
The city of Mysore is gearing up for the coming festival season, and even the roadside trees seem to be participating in the festivities with enthusiasm. I found these beautiful trees on roadsides and parks beginning to bloom, attracting swarms of honeybees and small birds.
Colville's Glory Colvillea racemosa looks equally spectacular in the park. The bright red buds make a stiking contrast to the yellow flowers.
The feathery green leaves of the tree are an added attraction.
The Colvillea racemosa tree can reach a height of 40 feet. It is a native of Madagascar, and it has been named after a former governor of Mauritius.
This lush tropical growth under a busy bridge in Hong Kong took me by surprise. Going down the steep steps led me to a foot path, which led me to the Botanical Garden!
Barbados Bachelor's Button is a very pretty flower, but it has become invasive in my garden. The tiny seeds get dispersed by the wind, and you see a wee little plantlet coming up bravely from between the brickwork.
Orange is an uplifting colour, especially when the days are grey. The Bird of Paradise flower Strelitzia reginae never fails to bring cheer to my heart.
Gloriosa superba is a climbing lily, native to India. Its tubers are poisonous, but are useful for treating certain diseases.
Sanchezia is a native of Brazil. Its tubular yellow flowers in orange bracts are as attractive as its striped leaves.
The French Marigold can be planted with the vegetables to ward off pests.
The Four o'Clock flower blooms in all vacant lots in my suburb. The same plant has three different coloured flowers here.
Spiders of all size are proliferating in my garden. This Tiger spider has woven its web to catch high flying insects. Our skies seem to be grey at all times:(
The river Cauvery is the river of life for this part of the world. I took these pictures as we were driving by.
Most of the rivers , including Cauvery, are considered to be feminine. Many people name their daughters after this beautiful river.
I don't know what the goats commented , but the oxen took exception to it .
Earlier, they were moving in harmony along the village path!
Of all the hibiscus plants, this plant produces most flowers in my garden. This is my contribution to Macro Monday.
The botanical gardens in Hong Kong is a treat for the eyes. The Ylang-ylang bush at the entrance to the orchidarium was full of sweet scented , greenish Ylang-ylang flowers.It is called Canaga odorata by botanists. It is known as Manoranjani in India.
The amazing flowers of the Musical Notes do look like musical notes. It is a variety of Clerodendrum.
The Ocna kirkii has flowers of yellow as well as red in the same plant. The flower is yellow when it is fresh, and turns red after it has been pollinated.
This climbing Bauhinia was full of orange flowers.
The Purple Glory Bush Tabouchina belongs to the Melastoma family.
The bird is waiting for the rain.
