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Exotic Plants on the Coast of Thailand - Tacca leontopetaloides (Seashore bat lily)

Exotic Plants on the Coast of Thailand - Tacca leontopetaloides (Seashore bat lily)
Besides Tacca integrifolia, Tacca leontopetaloides (Seashore bat lily or Polynesian arrowroot) is considered a very rare plant found growing naturally at Pulau Semakau and Pulau Pawai in Singapore but not in Thailand. So far, I found the plant on the island of Koh [...]

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Central 62nd Anniversary Celebrataion - Flower Extravaganza at Central Chidlom ( 29 October - 2 Nov 2009)

The flower was unveiled by Thai Celebrity Ann Thongprasom (Flower Extravaganza 2009, Central Chidlom)
Central Department Store is hosting two major events – “Central 62nd Anniversary Celebration” and an annual event “Wonders of Plant Varieties” at Central Chidlom in Bangkok. Water lily is  this year theme flower.  The company also  invites people to cast their votes for [...]

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Exotic Plants in Thailand - Mucuna bennettii ( New Guinea Creeper or Red Jade Vine)

Exotic Plants in Thailand - Mucuna bennettii ( New Guinea Creeper or Red Jade Vine)
Besides the Green Jade Vine, Mucuna bennettii ( New Guinea Creeper or Red Jade Vine) is one of my favourite creepers from the pea family (Leguminosae - papilionaceae).  It is an interesting liana from New Guinea with bright red, pea-shaped flowers. [...]

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