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09-JUN-2011

Simpoh Air: Hidden Beauty

Singapore, Botanical Garden

Simpoh Air also known as Dillenia Suffruticosa. I like the bloom though this is ...almost wilted it shows the inner beauty of a green liked ball shaped plant. Some regard this as a tropical weed.The large leaves of the Simpoh air were used to wrap food such as tempeh (fermented soyabean cakes), or formed into shallow cones to contain traditional "fast food" such as rojak.
For more details of the flower go to : http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/plants/simpoh_air.htm

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Bernard Bosmans23-Nov-2011 10:32
A most beautiful shot, indeed it must have been in hiding, never seen before. Thanks for sharing also a most interesting story. BV.