Gorgeous! The veins on the petals are beautiful and I really like the soft juxtaposition of the three colours... white, yellow and pink. Even I have seen it flowering in the morning. Thanks Viplav for sharing.
On 10 December 2012 12:14, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hibiscus hirtus, a charming mallow that thrives in the forest of the Borivali > National Park, seen flowering at 9:30 a.m. yesterday en route to Highest > Point. It is popularly known as બપોરીઓ [Baporio] in Gujarati and दुपारी > [Dupari] in Marathi since the flowers are said to open in the afternoon; > however, most of my sightings have been in the morning. Have seen it flower > more or less throughout the year in and around Mumbai & South Gujarat. > > Best wishes, Viplav > > > -- > > > -- Regards, Sonia Chauhan --
