Spider Lily is one ordinary name for the many different species of plant that fall under the family Amaryllidaceae. This particular one is within the Lycoris genera, which is specifically named Lycoris sanguinea or the Orange Spider Lily. And obviously, … Continue reading
Gardenia or Gardenia jasminoides is a shrub with greyish bark and dark green shiny leaves. They are known here in the Philippines as “Rosal” with the white flowers the bloom during summer and are highly fragrant. Related articles Gardenia: Jaime … Continue reading
Now also known as Dendrobium culcullatum, this orchid is best planted on a tree branch to make a waterfall of blooms. The petals seem to sparkle when the sunshine hit them and they have this fuzzy yellow lip. Related … Continue reading
What really caught my attention during my visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand are these bees flocking these two lotus flowers that I passed by as I walked around the compound of the palace. They don’t seem to … Continue reading
Mossy green rocks on the stream that runs along the forest at Kinabalu Park. A tall grass I found during one of the walks I did at Kota Kinabalu. Part of my lunch at a waterfront restaurant at Kota Kinabalu: … Continue reading
I love mountains… I love seeing them and climbing them (although I haven’t done any climbing lately.) And I got really excited when I opened my email this morning and learned what is Ailsa’s travel theme this week. So here … Continue reading
The nest or home of the colony of weaver ants; I read somewhere that this is among the most complex amongst ant’s nest. Knowing how they constructed it made me understand why. It is really admirable to watch them build … Continue reading
Pollens wouldn’t be the same without those flying insects. They play a big role in the reproduction system of the flowers/plants, especially the bees. That’s why, I think, an insect definitely completes the picture a flower. Last week I signed … Continue reading
I was oddly awed by this banana tree in our backyard. Although the trunk had been chopped, still… the fruits continued to grow. I guess it couldn’t be more unique than this. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique (amaltaas.wordpress.com) Weekly … Continue reading
This butterfly (an Orange Sulphur, I think) seems to be hiding. It even chose a flower of its same color to go unnoticed… but not with my keen eyes.
