Strange Red Flower

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by WiredPunk, Aug 4, 2005.

  1. WiredPunk

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    Hi,
    This is a picture of a wild-flower that I snapped in India. Believe this is a seasonal flower, blooming around the monsoon season. Anyone know what this plant might be ?
    Thanks in anticipation.
    regards
    Wired
     

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  2. Joe Keller

    Joe Keller Active Member 10 Years

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    It appears to be Gloriosa superba, Joe
     
  3. WiredPunk

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    Thank you. I looked up Gloriosa superba and found out that it is actually poisonous, but apparently it does find medicinal uses in Ayurveda.
    Its Sanskrit name is "AgniMukhi" meaning "Fire Mouth".

    Wow it is good to identify this. Thanks again Joe.
     

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