Flowers
Kerala obtain good rain and has a tropical climate which is very suitable for growing flowering plants. Due to the climate in Kerala, there are many types of flowers found abundantly and naturally. Some flowers are common whereas there are some which are rare. There are flowers grown in home gardens and some are found only in the forest areas.
It is also called as water lily or star-lotus. It is an aquatic plant having bright coloured flowers. The stem is submerged in ground and flat round leaves are seen above the water level. The flowers have many petals and floats over the water surface.
It is also called by many names such as Nerium plant, Dog-bane, South-sea rose, Adalpha etc. It is a shrub grown in garden and has beautiful flowers. They are also seen as herbs, shrubs, trees and climbers. A unique feature of the members of this family is the production of profuse sap.
It is also called as Joy-perfume tree. They are seen as both shrubs and trees. The flowers are shaped like a cup and are fleshy too. The petals and the sepals are not distinguished. The flowers have a very good fragrance and so are used as a room freshener.
Chemparathi or hibiscus is a garden plant which is either a shrub or herb. The flower has sepals and petals and a stalk. The leaves are dark green in colour and are alternate. This flower is very popular as there are a wide vari-ety of colours and shapes available.
It is also called as Abuli or fire-cracker plant. It is a popular shrub and the flowers are bright coloured. This flower is worn by the women on their hair. The leaves are simple and the ripe fruits of this plant burst when put in water. Hence, it got the name fire cracker plant.
It is also known as the golden-shower tree. It is the official flower of Kerala. The flower is golden yellow in colour and is of great importance during the festival Vishu. During this festival, the kanikkonna is worn on Lord Krishna’s idol and is shown to all as their first sight on the Vishu.
Kerala obtain good rain and has a tropical climate which is very suitable for growing flowering plants. Due to the climate in Kerala, there are many types of flowers found abundantly and naturally. Some flowers are common whereas there are some which are rare. There are flowers grown in home gardens and some are found only in the forest areas.
Ambal
Arali
Chembakam
Chemparathi
Kanakambaram
Kanikkonna
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