" A new Beginning "

the flowers are starting to bloom again,
despite the weather we've been having these days and
time does flies fast as now we're hitting the months of -ber already.



haven't got an inkling what kind of flower is this but it looks promising.
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" Bougainvilleas "

...and they're blooming in tones of White on the side of the road.

melody: Another sunny day -belle and sebastian

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" fresh "

aren't they just inspiring to look at?! ^0^
and what a variety to choose from.



seen outside Quiapo church.
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" White "

went to Sofitel last saturday or what was once known as Philippine Plaza.
Haven't been there for ages and the interior looks exquisite as always.
This is the accent piece on its main lobby.
don't they look heavenly? ^0^
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" Everlasting Flower "

The month of May brings to mind two things: feasts and flowers.
Outside the entrance of a posh resto in Makati are these vibrant colors,
perfectly displayed as an accent piece.



They're paper daisy or straw flower,
simply known as "Everlasting", straight from "Baguio City"- a city famous for its cool, almost unchanging climate, fresh strawberries and flower festival, locally called "Panagbenga" festival.
Strings of these flowers are sold in the markets and streets during summer.
Due to its longevity, it is also a favorite of devotees who adorn their
altars with these blooms.

I don't know if these came straight from Baguio, but it sure looks very attractive don't you think? ^0^

It usually comes in orange, but this one has got pink and some white tones.


melody:11-chantal_kreviazuk-ordinary people

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" Correct me if i'm wrong "

It's a fact that I'm ignorant when it comes to plants.
I don't know a thing or two about them.
But I like how they look good on photos. ^-^
I saw this on a flea market and was curious why it's called " Euphobia ".
I find it a bit odd...
and of course I was right, it's supposed to be " Euphorbia! " ^0^

*Euphobia- fear of hearing good news, being afraid of something and
excited about it at the same time.

*Euphorbia- common name "spurge" derives from the french expurge (to purge).
One of the largest genera of flowering plants with approximately 2,000 species.
The genus is primarily found in regions of Africa and the Americas, but also in temperate
zones worldwide.




haha, now that's something new to me!

melody: Why does it always rain on Me- Train

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" amarillo orchids "

a splash of yellow orchids seen around a park in Makati.

I don't have any idea when it comes to plants, but have started to like them recently.

Don't they look fresh and lovely? ^0^
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" Fleur "

Let's play a guessing game...



Can you name this flower ? ^0^



clue:
It has a distinct sweet and heady fragrance.
It doesn't bear seeds, the plant is cultivated by cuttings.
It's pure white in color, small, dainty, star-shaped blossoms.
The flowers open at night and wilt in less than a day.



another clue:
It grows on woody vines or semi-climbing shrubs, which reaches a height of 1,2 meters.
-Known in Asia for its use in teas and religious offerings, symbolizing divine hope.
-Native to southern Asia, namely, the Philippines, India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka.



more info:
It's considered to be a symbol of fidelity, purity, devotion and dedication.
It's the national flower of the Philippines and Indonesia.
In China, the flower is processed and used as the main ingredient in jasmine tea.
Scientifically known as "Jasminum sambac".

The flowers are meticulously string into leis, corsages and crowns and distill its oils and sell them in stores, streets, and outside churches.



Answer?!..^0^

- It's Arabian Jasmine.
- Locally known as Sampaguita.
with various names like sampagung, campopot, kulatai, ponso, lumabi, malur and manul.

- The name Sampaguita is a Spanish term that comes from the Philippino words "sumpa kita," which mean 'I promise you.'

They are often strung into fragrant garlands or given as offerings on altars, more common is you'll see them dangling from rear view mirrors serving as natural car fresheners.

trivia on sampaguita:
- It wasn’t a Filipino who proclaimed it as our natiional flower.
- On February 1, 1934, Governor-General Frank Murphy of the U.S named it as our national symbol because of its "popularity, ornamental value, fragrance, and the role it plays in the legends and traditions of the Filipino people.”
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