A personal blog of a plant lover
During summer times forests echo with a loud buzzing sound, which you are witnessing the performance of nature’s forest rockstar—the cicada. This fascinating insect is known for its powerful sound, long underground life, and sudden mass emergence. 🐞 What Are Cicadas? Cicadas are insects of family Cicadidae. They are widely known for their loud forest … Read more
“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others.” – Saint John Chrysostom
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and a man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller
Here are some common popular fruits of Nepal along with their common, scientific and local Nepali names. 1. Apple Common Name: Apple Scientific Name: Malus domestica Family: Rosaceae Local/Nepali Name: Syau / स्याउ 2. Apricot Common Name: Apricot Scientific Name: Prunus armeniaca Family: Rosaceae Local/Nepali Name: Khurpani / खुर्पानी 3. Areca nut Common Name: Beetel … Read more
In ancient times, zinnia was considered as ugly flower and Spanish named it as “mal de ojos” which means sickness of the eye. I don’t know why they named it like that, because zinnias are the most elegant flower I have ever seen. Here are some zinnias from my garden. There are single and double … Read more
Here is the list of most common flowers that are found in Nepal. 1. Rose Scientific Name: Rosa spp. Common Name: Rose Nepali Name: Gulab (गुलाब) Family: Rosaceae 2. Marigold Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta Common Name: African Marigold Nepali Name: Sayapatri (सयपत्री) Family: Compositae French Marigold ( Tagetes patula) Makhamali / Swosthani phul (मखमली, स्वोस्थानी फुल) 3. Dahlia … Read more
The world consisted of predators and prey. You were either hunting or running – Charlene Weir
“How brave a ladybug must be! Each drop of rain is big as she. Can you imagine what you’d do, if raindrops fell as big as you?” – Aileen Fisher
The Tropical Tiger Moth, scientifically known as Asota caricae, is a stunning species of moth found in the lush tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Asota caricae boasts vibrant wings adorned with striking patterns of orange, black, and white. Its furry thorax adds to its charm, making it a visually captivating insect. These moths thrive in … Read more
Common Name: Crown Daisy, Garland Chrysanthemum Scientific Name: Glebionis coronaria , (Chrysanthemum coronarium) Family: Asteraceae Local/Nepali Name: Godawori, gurdhauli, Gulchini It is a versatile plant, renowned for both its culinary uses and ornamental appeal. Native to the Mediterranean region, Crown Daisy has spread its influence across various cuisines and gardening landscapes worldwide. It is used … Read more
“Tihar” is second popular festival in Nepal and Nepalese societies around the world after Dashain. Tihar festival lasts for five days. Although, it is exactly at the same date as Dewali (Deepawali in Nepal) in India but it is completely different. Tihar usually falls in October or November and is often referred to as the … Read more
Common white egret or heron are the swamp birds found in Nepal. They spend whole day in swamp fields and rivers to catch fish. They are full of patience and can wait in a single spot for hours to capture fish. These birds never travel alone and stay in one single tree. Large group of … Read more
This time around in Nepal, the festival season just getting started. There are some popular flowers which are open during this festival season (managed by growers or naturally). The festival vibes come around when we see lots of bees and skipper butterfly all around busy pollinating and roaming. Here are some collections. Cosmos flower Weed … Read more
Datura stramonium commonly known as Dhaturo / Dhatura ” धतुरो ” in Nepal and India. It is scared flower for Hindu. It is known as flower of Mahadeva (Lord Shiva). Datura exceptionally hazardous as a drug and it directly causes the effects of anticholinergic syndrome, symptoms of its toxicity cited by the traditional mnemonic: “Blind as … Read more
Details of some popular wild and non-domesticated vegetables of Nepal.
Sunflower is a beautiful yellow flower and its plant produce only single flower per plant.
Baya weaver is a small bird just like the house sparrow but with a yellow/orange tinge on the head. These are popular birds in Nepal due to their amazing nest-building skills. Locally they are called Tope Chara (तोप चरा ). The nest is built upside down with the entry point at the bottom. It looks … Read more
Bottle gourd is a cucurbitaceous summer seasonal vegetable. This post gives the pictorial flowering and fruiting cycle of the Bottle gourd. Male flower of bottle gourd (slender pedicel/stem) Female flower with ovary (swollen pedicel/stem) Bud stage of flower/fruit Flower opening Fruit set and fruit growth after pollination Growing fruit Vine tendrils for climbing/support
Herons are examples of patience from ancient times. I have mentioned herons and their patience level in a previous post. But there is a larger type of heron or egret bird which you can use as an example of impatience. The large white egret or heron is always moving and roaming but its speed and … Read more
How much time can you stand in a place without moving and without saying a word? It might depend on your need. There is a bird called ” Heron ” commonly and Bakula/Bakullo (बकुल्ला/बकुल्लो) locally which can stand for hours without moving in a single place to catch its prey on water (fish/frog). There is … Read more
Dusk and Dawn photos are paintings created by the nature. The color and intensity of light during dusk make everything beautiful around it. Here are some dusk clicks which are simple and calming. Happy New Year 2023 🙂
Larvae are small creatures which can damage crops and plants. Some of them are ugly while some are beautiful. The adult of most of the larvae is either butterfly or moth.
Mantid (Mantis religiosa) is one of the deadly predators which kills and feeds on its prey. It is often called praying mantid because it gives a prayer-like pose by folding its fore legs together while sitting
Its full moon day (Purnima; पुर्णिमा). Here are some evening captures of the full moon by using a Sony point-and-shoot camera.
Ivy gourd, also known locally as Kundru / Kundri / Tindora is a perennial cucurbitaceous vine crop with small fruit used as raw fruit or cooked as a green vegetable.
Litchi is one of the popular sub tropical fruit which has its own distinct taste and flavour. It is mostly grown in warm humid tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Chilli also known as hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens) and Khorsani/Khursani (खुर्सानी) in Nepal, is a perennial plant that is grown in almost all parts of the world. It is mostly used to add hot and spicy flavor/taste to food. In South Asian countries, it is essential for everyday meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and eaten raw or cooked with other vegetables. It starts flowering 3/4 months after planting and can give production up to 2/3 years. Here is the sequential cycle of flowering and fruiting of chilli.
The Spring season is the season of new growth and flowering. We can observe the flowering of various fruits, vegetables and flowers during the spring season
Asian Openbill Stork
” Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional ” (Chili Davis)
Alone Parrot Waiting For its Gang Parrot is surely the number one pet bird around the world, but this here is a wild parrot searching for food in the city area of Nepal. Parrot is a cute and adorable creature but it is considered a problem in farming areas. A Group of more than 100+ … Read more
Nepal is rich in plant diversity. There are lots of wild and indigenous fruits found in Nepal.
Chamomile is a daisy like flowering herb of Asteraceae family which has been cherished for centuries in traditional medicine and ayurveda.
