Innocently yours ...

Scientific name: Gerbera jamesonii

Native to Transvaal, South Africa. Very popular and decorative garden plant spread across the world. Flowers come in a number of vibrant colours and are wonderful in raising the spirit of a person. Symbolize innocence, purity and cheerfulness. This picture was taken amidst an official engagement at a silkfarm in Mysore, in 2011 summer.

There is pain and struggle beyond the surface ....

Scientific name: Euphorbia milii
Supposed to be the crown of thorn placed on the head of Christ at the time of crucification. The thorn depicts the fall and struggle.. but the flowers represent the hope, which leads the mankind forward. Though native to Madagascar, varieties of this plant with different hues adore the gardens across the world. This was photographed at Brindavan Gardens of Krishnaraja Sagar Dam, Mandya District, Karnataka.

United we stand ......................

Scientific name: Lantana camera

A weed, but a treat to the beholder's eyes! It is an invasive weed which overpowers the local plants and establishes well. Native to American tropics and extensively got introduced all over the world as an ornamental plant. The flower is attracted by a large number of butterflies and black pearl like seeds are disbursed by birds. This picture was captured on a rainy morning at the fence of Sims Park, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India.

Happy days ahead ...................

Scientific name: Passiflora foetida

Love in a mist ... passionately lovable plant.  I have fond remembrance of them because as a school boy in southern Kerala, its floral structure and mesmarising colour patterns have amused me. Many years later, steered by my friend, i found this sweet vine on my walking stroll on Mysore soil, calling my attention to fall in love again. Lucky if you are a morning walker, as it opens early in the morning and closes its heart before thickening of the sun beam.

Good morning! I am here to smile with you!

Scientific name: Hippeastrum Sp.
Symbol of resurrection and purity .........