Monday, July 20, 2009

Photograph of a Flower

Beaming in Sunlight

The only thing I know about this flower is that it is called 'Jaba phul' in Bengali. I have never bothered to know its scientific name. This variety is known as 'Rakta Jaba' rakta which means blood in Bengali, stands for the blood like color of this flower. This one is usually given as offering to 'Maa Kali' and perceived as her favorite flower.

10 comments:

Cuckoo said...

In Hindi it's called Javakusum and in English Hibiscus.

Tarun Mitra said...

Thanks Cuckoo :)

Mridula said...

I am quite partial to flower pictures, they are my absolute favorites.

Tarun Mitra said...

Thanks Mridula...I will try to post more...

shivani said...

hmm i love this flower
waise isko gudhal bhi bolte hai

Tarun Mitra said...

Thanks Shivani for your comments and info.

Unknown said...

This flower is also known as hibiscus flower. My Bua used to plant lots of it in our garden during the winter season.

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Gauri said...

Scientific name is (Genus, Species) Rosa sinensis, popularly also known as Hibiscus or Shoe Flower or China Rose.

Nice pic :)

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