Michelia champaca – The Perfume Magnolia

Photo credits: Shymon

Photo credits: Shymon

Michelia champaca is native to India, and is best known for its strong fragrance. A relative to the magnolia tree, this species grows in the wild throughout India’s Western Ghats. It is a sacred flower for Hindu temple grounds and around homes. Continue reading

Indian Coral Tree – Erythrina indica

The Indian Coral Tree is native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Indian sub-continent, They are found widely in the Western Ghats, blooming during January to March. Continue reading