TRUMPET FLOWERS

These magnificent  Golden Yellow blossoms  at the Diggi Palace, Jaipur  are a major attraction for Indian Honey Bees ( Scientific Name Apis cerana indica) 

The Yellow Trumpet ( English) , Piliya ( Hindi) ,Tecoma Stans ( Scientific Name) is an over active tree as far as blossoms are concerned. The entire tree is literally cloaked in a robe of Yellow earning it the Hindi name Pilliya( which translated simply means Yellow) .

These gorgeous flowers are honoured as they are the official Floral Emblem of the Bahamas .

Do observe the large inviting mouth of the flower serves as a very effective landing pad for  Indian Honey Bees.

Yellow trumpets have a visitor

The Pilliya was Introduced into India from the Americas and they seem to flourish in  the warmth of the country.

The flowers have the undivided attention of the Indian Honey…