Joie Des Jardin (III)
Written by Mr William Teng
'There are always flowers for those who want to see them.' – Henri Matisse
Hi, readers. Happy International Plant Appreciation Day!
Welcome to the third instalment of the 'Joie des Jardins' series. Let's start with yet another view of the beautiful Alternanthera brasiliana that was featured in the first post.
Photo credit: Mr William Teng
This photo was taken of the alternanthera bushes in the plot in front of the parade square.
Today, we will look at two other plants.
Lantana camara L. (Lantana, Common Lantana, Shrub Verbena, Spanish Flag, Tick Berry, Bunga Tahi Ayam, Bunga Pagar)
Photo credit: Mr William Teng
This plant has flowers that will change colour. This plant has flowers that will change colour. That explains the difference in the colour of the lantana flowers at the ornamental garden near the General Office.
One of the common names of this plant is 'Bunga Tahi Ayam' (Chicken Dung Flower). That certainly is a strange name. What is the reason for this unusual name? If you crush or rub its leaves, they will emit a pungent smell... resembling the smell of chicken dung.
Polyscias fruticosa (Dwarf) (Parsley Panax)
This lovely shrub with its glossy leaves is a tropical plant and does not thrive in low temperatures. It is native to India but can found in gardens and parks in Singapore. It makes for a good ornamental houseplant with its delightfully verdant foliage It is also great as a bonsai plant. Our Polyscias fruticosa shrubery are found near our Good News Cafe and provides a great backdrop to candid and official photoshoots.
Stay tuned for Part 4 as we feature some of the greenery... in the classroom.
The Joie des Jardin Series
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