Himalayan blue poppy

Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. It was first described by French botanist Viguier in 1814 who named it as poppy-like (gr. mekon poppy, opsis alike). The species have attractive flowers and have two distinct ranges. A single species, Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy), is indigenous to England, Wales, Ireland, and the fringes of Western Europe, although recent studies suggest that it does not belong in the genus. The other 40 or so (depending on classification) species are found in the Himalayas. Within the Himalayan types there is much debate as to what constitutes a particular species as many readily hybridise with each other and produce viable seed. It is likely that some individually named species are in fact a single species but with an under-appreciated morphological diversity.

A large proportion of species are monocarpic and as such are notoriously difficult to maintain in cultivation.

This is one from my garden.

It's called Dalla and I got them from Kow Yiai.

I bought about 10 plants with 3 different colours but this is the only colour that survived.

Every year the 4 plants remaining give me lots of flowers.

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Same same, with a topping!

P5140007 by Spike Tennyson, on Flickr

This flower has appeared many times on this thread.

But as it is from my garden, I would like to show off a little.

Just to show you my artistic flair

Tacky silk and plastic flowers...

Some more orchids.

Peacock flower.... hardly a time when it does not bloom,,,, always a joy in my garden!

A fluffy flower.

There is a resort near me, that has a fantastic assortment of many flowers and plants, the owner is a joy to talk to... (Van's Villas, Maenam, Samui)

A selection of flowers that I came across in Korat, but can be found all over Thailand.

more ! ..... and Shaggy has to name them!

A touch of beauty in a plain jane plant.

Restaurant entrance in Khao Koh.

Another thread I enjoyed from the very beginning! Some from me

Wild Rhododendrons

Flowering worm cactus

Mother in law's seat

Butterfly snapshot

Interesting to see wild Rhododendrons Chonburiam, what area of Thailand?

The second picture we see those down south here, but I am not sure they are Rhodos,(?) although they do remind me of them!

White flower on a stem!

samuijimmy,

all Rhododendron pictures are taken on

in Loei province, Issan.

I love this place, went there 4x already. The flowering is about mid April. Good for a Songkran escape..

samuijimmy,

all Rhododendron pictures are taken on

ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1432729790.390800.jpg

in Loei province, Issan.

I love this place, went there 4x already. The flowering is about mid April. Good for a Songkran escape..

Splendid name.....must take the g/f there......just for a change.

Thanks Chon.... Another place to put on the places to go! ^ So many places to go see !

Thai Jasmine...

samuijimmy,

all Rhododendron pictures are taken on

ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1432729790.390800.jpg

in Loei province, Issan.

I love this place, went there 4x already. The flowering is about mid April. Good for a Songkran escape..

Splendid name.....must take the g/f there......just for a change.

Looks like you are located to Khon Kaen area, TP1...

So, not too far from you.

Thais believe ( ask your gf...), take your gf up there and all around without arguing and you know you have a keeper... for unfit people it can be exhausting... I once wrote this on the TVF Issan forum:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/785594-phu-kraduend-mtn-loei-new-years-eve/..

samuijimmy,

all Rhododendron pictures are taken on

ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1432729790.390800.jpg

in Loei province, Issan.

I love this place, went there 4x already. The flowering is about mid April. Good for a Songkran escape..

Splendid name.....must take the g/f there......just for a change.

Looks like you are located to Khon Kaen area, TP1...

So, not too far from you.

Thais believe ( ask your gf...), take your gf up there and all around without arguing and you know you have a keeper... for unfit people it can be exhausting... I once wrote this on the TVF Issan forum:

New year is the busiest time there. Accommodation could become a problem. Bring your own sleep bag with you, if you can rent a tent they will give you a well used sleep bag...

I've seen grandmothers with walking stick going up, it's not that difficult, maybe 6km up, and on top (Pu Kradueng is a table mountain) 6km to the camping area on quite sandy ways. Do not leave the camp strolling around at nighttime you could end up meeting a wild Elephant. At night it will be cold (under 10°C) and dark, bring a flashlight with you. There is not much shadow, a hat or an umbrella is recommended. For your convenience, you can hire "sherpas" to carry your stuff, they charge per kg, and are happy to earn a little cash. Food and drink is best provided by yourself, you can buy things on the mountain but very limited (in case of an Invasion maybe not sufficient).

It's a National Park, you have to pay entrance money, if you drink alc bring your own.

Try to arrive in the morning, for better chances for a tent or bring your own tent which you are only allowed to set up on the camping side (remember these Elephants).

I've been to Pu Kradueng 3 times, once on New Year, lots of people all in good mood/spirit. On "normal" days it is very quiet.

It's only open to the public for a half year. The "typical" routine is watching the sunset on arrival day and the sunrise the next morning from really nice cliffs. Inbetween, not much to do besides trying to avoid these wild Elephants...

more ! ..... and Shaggy has to name them!

Would you like me to give them boys names or girls mate?

This one is called Laura the Lotus

555 Shaggy!!!.... you got me there~!

This is called Yesterday, today and tomorrow.... lovely scent and flower changes colour every day! (when blooming!)

Brunfelsia latifolia for those who want to be technical .... I just read it is also poisonous....

From my garden.

From my garden.... this evening... Peacock tree... three different colours....

Lotus

Orchid

Bromeliad

Hibiscus

Peony

Pansies