🐞Cicadas: The forest rockstar – Life cycle, habitat and facts

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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

23 Most Popular Fruits of Nepal

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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

Flowers of Nepal

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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

Tropical Tiger Moth

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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

Crown daisy

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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

Kaag Tihar : Special Day for Crow

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“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

Busy schedule for pollinators

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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

Divine flower: Dhatura ” धतुरो “

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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

Baya Weaver: Bird with upside down nest

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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 Fruit Cycle

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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

Patience is a Virtue

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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

Flower cycle: Chilli

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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.

Photo Story: “Four for the friday”

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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

Six for Saturday: Photo story

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These are some snaps from my backyard kitchen garden taken with my Redmi phone. Ant brothers hunting for mealy bug. Ants are wonderful predators, they help to control certain insects. Beautiful red dragonfly in my kitchen garden. It is an everyday visitor and also an excellent predator. The larvae is a beautiful creature but extremely … Read more

Sowing Hope in the Mud: The Magic of Nepal’s Dhan Diwas (Paddy Planting Day)

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Every year, during start of monsoon as the dark clouds roll across the skies of Nepal and the earth drenches in fresh rain, a unique natural transformation takes place. The peaceful, terraced hillsides areas turn into lively fields paddy along with song, dance, and community spirit. This is the essence of Dhan Diwas (National Paddy … Read more

Ainselu: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry

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Ainselu (*Rubus ellipticus*), the golden Himalayan raspberry of Nepal, is a wild fruit valued for its botanical uniqueness, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Learn about its distribution, local names, and traditional significance across the Himalayas.