Kakka poo

Very happy to have some images of this flower in this Onam season. My father always cherish memories of collecting this flower for Atha pookkalam. Its very interesting to be with nature and enjoying the present moment with nature. I share my happiness with the world through these images. We have a magnifiscent world around us to teach us, to make us happy, to keep us cool and more productive. Take some steps from our side to keep this wonders for the next generation.

These flowers are from Cheppanam, a remote village in Ernakulam District. I thinks these flowers are called 'Kakka poo'.

Nalumani poovu

Its the tea time blooming plant(nalumani means 4 o'clock). Very cute tubular flowers in majenta, yellow and white colour. The flower will bloom in evening and flowers remain open in night and close by morning. Its scientific name is Mirabilis Jalapa. This plant is used in medicines for Scabies and Itches. In Kerala it is also called as Anthimalari.
Most common Kerala flowers

• Chethi




• Mandaram




• Thulasi

Cactus in the rock side

Cactus flowers -Wild beauty (Shots from Coimbatore)

Cactus from Thookkupalam, Idukki

A wide variety of cactus available in Kerala. The wild beauty and easy nursing make it more acceptable in interior decoration.