These gorgeous flowers were spotted in the Holy City of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India.
Originally from Cuba, these flowers belong to the Castor family.
Peregrina ( English). The leaves are bronze and change to green.
I think these bright red chili coloured flowers give it the name Spicy Jatropha.
The fruit of the Spicy Jatropha ( Scientific name : Jatropha integerimma) is deadly as it contains many alkaloids.
The vermilion flowers and the fruit
Do spot the tiny bee in the featured image and the pollen it has brushed outside the flower.
gorgeous!
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glad u liked the pixs.
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Love the shot!
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thanks. nature in perfection.
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wow, beautiful colours! great shots!
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thanks
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you’re welcome !
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all turned out to be perfect. flowers bloomed and light was great. marvel of nature.
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absolutely 🙂
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Beautiful pictures as always. Thank you, Mukul.
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thank you. beauty is of nature.
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I believe the government was pushing for cultivation of jatropha in India for use as a bio-fuel!
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yes.it did not turn out be profitable for formers. there are many types of jatropha.
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Thanks Mukul for the info!
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welcome
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Splendid Shots Mukund !
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thank you. glad u checked in.
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Well , the door to my blog has just been flung open too . I don’t know how the second innings will pan out ,but will take the risk anyway.
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thats great news. for a new blogger wonder when door will shut for me.
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You are being modest . From what I can see , you are a seasoned veteran already !
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far from veteran stature. let me enjoy my youthful years.
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Candid..
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Too beautiful to define… Mukul, I find immense pleasure watching each of your pictures… truly spectacular… Love your art and your passion 🙂
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Thank you so much for your encouraging comments.Am delighted to read your inputs.
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