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Flower of the Day : Ixora

This post is in response to :

Cee Neuner’s challenge Flower of the Day (FOTD) December 19.

(Click on both links to be a part)


Ixora


Also known as West Indian Jasmine.

Tiny flowers appear in huge clusters.

They flower year round.

Leaves have leathery texture.

A good choice for bonsai.

Finds usage in Indian folk medicine, Ayurveda.

Commonly used in Hindu worship.


Thank you for visiting!


Sanah @ A Pause for Nature.

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8 thoughts on “Flower of the Day : Ixora

  1. Oh wow!
    Thanks for letting me know about it’s name. This lovely flower is very much abundant in my town but I had no idea about its name.

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    1. You are welcome!
      Thank you so much for appreciating my effort!
      Thank you for visiting!

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  2. Delightful photos for today. Thanks for participating. 😀

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    1. Thank you for appreciating!
      I really enjoy being a part!

      Like

  3. Beautiful! Do they smell good too?

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    1. Thank you Laurie!
      Ixora is not fragrant, but they are really very bright coloured.
      Thank you for visiting!

      Like

  4. Lovely

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