Friday, December 23, 2011

காந்தல் மலர்

காந்தல் மலர் Gloriosa superba (Flame Lily or Glory Lily).
State flower of Tamil Nadu

Gloriosa superba is a striking tuberous climbing plant with brilliant wavy-edged yellow and red flowers



Ref: http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantefg/gloriosasuperba.htm  Chemical research showed that all part of this plant, both above and below ground, are extremely poisonous and ingestion could be fatal.

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