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Malayalam-Shavam nari poovu or Kashi thumba
Mostly its known as Vinca Rosea.
Scientific name:Catharanthus roseus
Its very common in Kerala as a garden plant.  

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Wild white flower

This wild flower caught my attention on yesterday early morning.  Taken this image by my husband during his wait with my kids for their school bus.  I don't know its name or species but I loved its purity,  calmness and beauty.  I think these wild flowers without any nurturing may be longing for the rains.  Yes dedicating this image to the beauty of wild flowers unknown by most of us.....

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Its Elephant yam or Chena.  Its a common tuber in Kerala.  It has lot of medicinal qualities.  Its Scientific name is Amorphophallus paeoniifolius.  Its an inevitable part of Kerala cuisine and it has long roots with our lives too.  This plant is thriving in the rainy season.  Its planted by my father during his recent visit.  
More images of Chena or Elephant yam.

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Puliyarila-A common Herb from Kerala.  Its used in Ayurvedic medicines.  I liked its pattern.  It looked so attractive after the rains.
Scientific name: Oxalis Corniculata
Its used as a medicine for digestive problems.

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Shot taken after a long and heavy rain from my home.  I think its so refreshing to see images after rain.        Its a red chethi.  Its not nadan or local type.  English name is 'Ixora'.