Usha di, this is the first time in these forums I have not been comfortable. Until now everyone here has been just wonderfully and so very helpful. I am sorry my ignorance as a foreigner to Sikkim is so amusing to you. But please do not mock me for being ignorant. If I remember correctly this tree was growing in the huge grounds of Teen Taley eco Tourist Resort. *http://www.sikkimresort.com/* <http://www.sikkimresort.com/> .......................................................................................
*Quote.."Teen Taley Garden resort* Daintily perched on a picturesque slope of Rumtek is the *Teen Taley Eco Garden resort*, a pioneer in the new breed of eco-conscious resorts. Set amidst landscaped gardens and lush forests, this hill resort in Sikkim is a mere 30 minute drive away from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. This nature resort in Sikkim blends traditional architecture and interior design with modern amenities. A strict vigil is kept on preserving and conserving the environment." The eco –friendly resort around Gangtok is spread out over six and a half acres of natural beauty. The cuisine is traditional Sikkimese prepared with produce from the Resort’s organically grown kitchen garden. The garden has special area of Medicinal Plants and Herbs. Dairy, poultry and fresh meat products are also provided from the Resort’s farm. You can also pick vegetables of your choice and have them prepared for food. ..." ............................................................ In the grounds they had several poly tunnels where they were growing fresh vegetables for the guests. On the edge of this cleared, cultivated area were several huge trees and paths going into other parts of the grounds, that sadly we did not have time to explore.I assumed they lead into the original, uncleared forest. However, I do not know which are native trees in the area and which are planted introductions. I was just enjoying a holiday... but I was also fascination and interest by all the wonderful new trees and shrubs, that I have never seen before. So my assumption that it was growing wild could be completely erroneous. Sorry if I was misleading. On Sunday, July 29, 2012 5:07:27 AM UTC+1, Ushadi wrote: > Dear All: > > I find it hilarious that the plataholic sheila surmised that it is perhaps > wild... > how does one think that when an exotic looking buds bearing plant is > growing in a private garden...??? > > unless that private garden happens to be large property and some parts > are left to be wild... or a jungle is part of a private estate??? > > so Sheila I would like to know: was this a large expansive garden? > parts of which had gone wild? > What other things grew there? > thanks for indulging my funny bone and the questions > usha di > > On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < > ritesh....@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Yes for Magnolia! >> >> M. hodgsonii is a guess from me. >>> >>> >> Best regards, >> Ritesh. >> > > > > -- > Usha di > =========== > > --
