Flowers are perhaps the most beautiful creation of Nature. And you’ll find them aplenty on the hills. During our stay in Pipalay, a beautiful village in Namchi, South Sikkim I did try my hand on nature photography. There were wide variety of flowers and foliages. Some were known to me and some unknown. Some dazzled in vibrant colors while some were too small to go unnoticed, but when they blossom you can’t ignore their collective beauty.
There was this red Zinnia in the garden of Shepherd’s Vacation Home (the cottage where we stayed during our short trip). I zoomed in with my Sony Cybershot DSC-W190.
I found this tiny crimson beauty in the bush behind the cottage and the yellow one too…
The pink and blue ones bloomed at the feet of the Holy Statue of Samdruptse in South Sikkim. Can you tell me their names?
The monastery at Samdruptse has manicured gardens where purple and white cosmos were bountiful. They looked like small butterflies amidst the green blades of grass.
This ‘unidentified’ pink blossom along the garden fence also caught my eyes. And this time I badly felt the need of a DSLR…
On our way back to Pipalay (from Samdruptse) we stopped by Namchi Rock Garden that offers mind-blowing view of the mountains all around. Bonus was a variety of foliage that adorned the small garden. I thought this magenta one is worth sharing.
You might also love the following combination of red and green sprouted along the stairways of the Rock Garden.
I appreciate the photos and your love for nature and flowers.
I think I have visited your blog after around two years
Best Wishes
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Thank you Hanif for visiting my blog again.. and thanks for your good wishes 🙂
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Primarily I know about the plants that are native to central Texas. When it comes to cultivated flowers and garden flowers, I know very little. The only reason I was able to suggest senna is because of the two species that grow here. Your blue flowers look like some sort of “snowball bush,” a term I’ve heard people use, though which species that may refer to (probably several) I’m afraid I don’t know.
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hey Steve.. u r just amazing! … searched with “snowball bush” and the image results are pretty close… it can be a variety of that type ..thanks 🙂 updated the flower image descriptions
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P.S. Senna has also been called cassia.
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You know a lot about flowers. If you find any info about the blue flowers don’t forget to share with me.
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Based on a resemblance to a couple of species that grow natively here in central Texas, I’m wondering if the yellow flowers might be a kind of senna.
Steve Schwartzman
http://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com
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Thanks for the answer Steve. I searched with ‘senna’ and found this http://www.flickr.com/photos/jim-sf/4052080743/ which shows the flower is same as in my photo but the leaves look different!
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It’s usually the case that a genus has multiple species within it, each differing in one or more more respects from the others. Chances are you have a different species from the one you found on flickr. Notice what that page says: “Senna… is a large genus of around 250 species….” Perhaps you can consult with a local botanist or field guide to determine the species that grow in your area.
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Moon, I like your creativity. You have taken snaps of those flowers which are equivalent to rose, Lilly,etc. ( the popular and costly ones), but have always been neglected.
We the travellers often look for rose tree, but never pay attention to such small beauties.
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Thank you Sanat! You are right …and I try to find beauty in simple things 🙂
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The picture of the Red Zinnia sets the tone for the rest of the post. Off topic, Did you visit the temple of Baba Harbhajan, known to be “the ghost who helps people in distress”?
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The hotel owner, who planned out sightseeing tour didn’t tell us about it! We were so happy and cheerful…perhaps… he didn’t feel the need of it 😉 …lol
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The only time I went to Gangtok, it was freezing (2 degree). Next time when I visit, am looking forward to visit Baba’s darbar!
Reference: http://beacononline.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/baba-harbhajan-singh-story-of-a-dead-sepoy/
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