Tag: flowers

The Garden, Pretty In Pink A DIY Rhubarb Cordial And A Smoothie

Lovely flowers and the food looks good as always. A bit of Lavender essential oil on your pulse points will keep you bug free, you will need to reapply often. I too am a mosquito buffet and limited to out-door time but the lavender essential oil do give me a bit more freedom.

SLIPPER”Y” ORCHIDS

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The Himalayan State of Sikkim, India  is undoubtedly the place to visit if you are mesmerized by Orchids.

The pictures  that follow are of Enchanting Orchids wearing a “Slipper”, but like Cinderalla only a single slipper.

The featured image and the picture that follows are of a Species of Orchid, Native to North East India. The scientific name is Slippery and a tongue twister as well Paphiopedilum hirsuttissimum.

These gorgeous Orchids were seen at the touristic but lovely Flower Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim.

( my friend and blogger (” themishmash” ) Priyanka was coincidentally and unknowingly there during the same time and has lovely pictures of a vast range of flowers besides Orchids as well)

slipperis close up Lady Slipper Orchids

I have learnt these Orchids are  classified as “Symbodial”  Orchids and the Pitcher Like  or Lady Slipper LikePouch is designed to ensure nectar seeking Insects Pollinate the…

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Photography: The Gardens Are Calling…

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Glorious

SmallBeauty

White

YellowGlory

PinkBeauty

PurpleStretches

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HIMALAYAN HOTSPOT

Beautiful pictures, beautiful plant.

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Travel to see the Magic of Nature and you will be overwhelmed by the treasures that await to be discovered across  Planet Earth.

The Himalayas are one of the several abodes of these  Natural Treasures.

The Rhododendrons are a unique and varied species of trees and bushes/bushlets , many of which are now critically endangered.

The Natural Habitat of the Rhododendrons is the Himalayas and one of the Hotspots is the tiny state of Sikkim in North East India.

the tree Behold the Rhododendron Tree

The Local Name from Nepal to Sikkim/North Bengal is Lali ( meaning Red) Gurans .

The Scientific Name of the species in the pictures is Rhododendron arboreum Smith  and it belongs to the family Ericaceae.

In some Himalyan States like Uttrakhand you get a lovely squash derived from the Red Blossoms of this High Altitude Species.

the crown The Crown with Red Ruby coloured Blossoms

The Leaves…

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Azeala

This is a beautiful reminder of Spring! Hope to see some where I live soon.