Sensitive Plant, Touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica): Its fern-like leaves close up and droop when touched, usually re-opening within minutes. It has prickly stems and small, fluffy, ball shaped pink flowers in summer. Great Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis): Named after Louis de Bougainvillea, a French navigator who came across it in Brazil during the 18th century. … [Read more...]
Trip to Kodaikanal: Chapter 11: Bryant Park: Part 8: Plants and Trees: Bodhi Tree (Birch tree) (Betula alnoides), Dracaena Australis, Yucca tree, Camellia Plant
Plants and trees in the park: Bodhi Tree (Birch tree) (Betula alnoides): This tree has a great significance. It is said that this species of tree is the one (not this one) has given enlightenment to Lord Buddha. Naturally this tree is considered sacred by all Buddhists. Dracaena Australis: Yucca tree: Camellia Plant: [email_link] [print_link] … [Read more...]
Rajiv Lochan Temple, Rajim and Champaran
Date of journey: 06/12/2007 Starting from: Bhilai Destination: Rajim Crew: Maneesh, Dr. Sharma, Pratima, Lovely, Dolly, Vyas and RK Sharma. I went to my native place Bhilai in December and planned this trip. Bhilai is the second largest city in Chhattisgarh. It is famous for the Bhilai Steel Plant, one of the largest in the world. Some of the steel products … [Read more...]