I was wondering if anyone could identify these flowers for me. I did some watercolour paintings of them and it would be nice to know what it is I painted.

Thanks

First one is Canna lily....

the second one looks like it might be part of a flower from the flame tree... ?

First one is Canna lily....

the second one looks like it might be part of a flower from the flame tree... ?

I would agree for what that is worth. Definitely Canna Lily the first one.

Edited May 8, 201412 yr by xen

Great, thanks guys. Googling the flame tree It does look the same.

Wow!!!! .... this turned out to be a hot topic!

Flame tree!

^^ Umm ... maybe not a 'Flame Tree'

The western name is Poinciana Tree.

This is what is commonly known as a 'Flame Tree' ...

As we say ... same, but different ...

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Flame tree.... David....is it's common name too! .... trust me!

But your second image is not same same tree! .....that is what is commonly know as peacock flower! .... different tree entirely!although looking it up, it does have several common names including Dwarf Poinciana!

From Wiki pages.

Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies,^[2] but its exact origin is unknown due to widespread cultivation.^[1] Common names for this species include Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin.

very good for some one looking for a small tree that blooms almost continuously! Come in yellow and pinkish flowers too

your image!

I just happened to take a picture of mine yesterday.... this one I planted last November... it's doing well!

Edited June 8, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

Flame tree.... David....is it's common name too! .... trust me!

But your second image is not same same tree! .....

Jimmy, when you say .. 'Flame tree.... David....is it's common name too!', are you saying that name 'Tlame Tree' is a translation from the Thai name, or what we call that tree in the West?

"But your second image is not same same tree! " ... on this we can agree.

Flame tree.... David....is it's common name too! .... trust me!

But your second image is not same same tree! .....

Jimmy, when you say .. 'Flame tree.... David....is it's common name too!', are you saying that name 'Tlame Tree' is a translation from the Thai name, or what we call that tree in the West?

"But your second image is not same same tree! " ... on this we can agree.

No idea of the Thai translation David..... if I was to ask, my neighbourhood plant guru, I know I will get the response, "I don't know my name English"! I have many of those in my garden!

Using common names does not always work, as different regions even in western countries some times use a different common name!

Glad we can agree on some thing though!

Edited June 8, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

Then Jimmy, my friend ... we will have to agree to disagree.

Your photo in Post #5 is not known in English commonly as a 'Flame Tree'.

Here is the Wiki defination for a 'Flame Tree' ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_tree

The link you gave is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesalpinia_pulcherrima .. no mention of a Flame Tree in there.

But this won't ruin our mateship ... just means that it's your first shout next time ...

Then Jimmy, my friend ... we will have to agree to disagree.

Your photo in Post #5 is not known in English commonly as a 'Flame Tree'.

Here is the Wiki defination for a 'Flame Tree' ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_tree

The link you gave is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesalpinia_pulcherrima .. no mention of a Flame Tree in there.

But this won't ruin our mateship ... just means that it's your first shout next time ...

oh forgot to add on boyant to the Flame Flamboyant tree ... are you happy now?

Actually I have a Barbados plant book here that was given to me from a friend who lived in Barbados.... it does use the term "Flame tree" .... as I said before this is the problem with common names in different areas!

I guess they did not like the "flamboyant" term there ....

this could be a good party! ... your shoot now! ...

Sammy ... my only shot would be ...

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... to buy the second round.

Take care 'ole Chum.

Happy snapping ...

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Maybe the True Blue Aussies and honorary Aussies will appreciate this about Flame Trees

Cheers

Edited June 10, 201412 yr by xen

Maybe the True Blue Aussies and honorary Aussies will appreciate this about Flame Trees

Cheers

I guess that sorted that question out.... Thanks Xen!

So what's next?

A flower from my home country

A flower from my home country ImageUploadedByThaivisa Connect Thailand1402454737.299751.jpg

Hummmmmmmmm ... I always thought you were German?

No?

Let's stick to Thai flowers! .... or I am not going to play!