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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.
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Gloriosa superba is a climbing lily, native to India. Its tubers are poisonous, but are useful for treating certain diseases.
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Sanchezia is a native of Brazil. Its tubular yellow flowers in orange bracts are as attractive as its striped leaves.
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The French Marigold can be planted with the vegetables to ward off pests.
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The Four o'Clock flower blooms in all vacant lots in my suburb. The same plant has three different coloured flowers here.
You can see more flower pictures
here .
I am also linking up to Today's Flowers.