Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Mimusops elengi - மகிழ மரம்


The Mimusops elengi - மகிழ மரம் is a common roadside tree, small, neat and known for its fragrant flowers. A night-bloomer, you can't miss its smell when you walk past it when in blooms.

Very popular on Town-Council lands, this tree is seen at Lorong 3, Toa Payoh, Singapore.


Tuesday, October 28, 2008

The Calotropis gigantea - எருக்கன்




The Calotropis gigantea - எருக்கன் seen at Arulmigu Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, Ceylon Road, Singapore. Another variety, with purple flowers is also found in Singapore.

Friday, October 24, 2008

The Cannon Ball Tree - நாகலிங்கம் - Couroupita guianensis

The Cannon Ball Tree - நாகலிங்கம் - Couroupita guianensis, planted along the Pan Island Expressway near Simei, Singapore.


Thursday, October 23, 2008

நொச்சி (மூவிலை) The Vitex trifolia

The நொச்சி (மூவிலை) Vitex trifolia seen at Kranji Loop, Singapore