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Clariti-x2

Jan 12, 2022
1 min

dwarf pine-apple

The humble pineapple. But, it's neither apple nor pine. It appears that one of the initial references this fruit was the c1568...

Clariti-x2

Dec 18, 2021
1 min

even trees/plants socially distance

Social distancing, yes, we all know. But, naturally occurring with trees?! Initially I thought not, but since I observed this during a...

Clariti-x2

Dec 14, 2021
1 min

meat eating, pitcher plant

We do not normally associate plants, as carnivorous or meat eating. Wild beasts, possibly, but not plants. But, this one has evolved to...

Clariti-x2

Dec 12, 2021
2 min

Bulbul.

The yellow vented bulbul (pycnonotus goiavier), specifically. Not the animal with the horns, or the bull (and bear) kinda bull. Some...

Clariti-x2

Dec 8, 2021
2 min

love (hearts) in the air

The oxalis triangularis or, the Love Plant, False or Purple Shamrock must be familiar to many as it is certainly a common houseplant. It...

Clariti-x2

Dec 6, 2021
1 min

papaya. he, she and/or both

The papaya (carica papaya tree) plant is naturally dioecious, that is it exists in male, female and sometimes both sexes together (or...

Clariti-x2

Dec 5, 2021
1 min

bilimbi.

The native bilimbi, or camias, belongs to the same family as the starfruit (caramboola) which many call the belimbing manis. The...

Clariti-x2

Dec 2, 2021
1 min

.. the ol' stink bomb, trick.

Sharp pincers, teeth and claws. Camouflage, tough skins, and fierce looks are among animals’ great defenses. This fella here, the rice...

Clariti-x2

Nov 30, 2021
1 min

ball of red wool? or powder puff?

It's just simply fascinating! Often referred to as fairy dusters or red powder puffs, the Calliandra haematocephala is not only...

.. a 'cross' of pineapple, guava & mango?

Clariti-x2

Nov 27, 2021
1 min

.. a 'cross' of pineapple, guava & mango?

Sounds like .. jam in a jar; but I refer to the rather unique, one of a kind passion fruit (passiflora edulis) that has a...

Clariti-x2

Nov 26, 2021
2 min

the rose.

where words alone are insufficient to describe - it is about human emotion. colour. scent. & the rose. ... purposefully devoid of...

Clariti-x2

Nov 24, 2021
2 min

a stealth jet, & copy cat?

These butterflies are just gorgeous! Not the planes from the air force i.e. the F-117 stealth jet fighter, rather I was referring to the...

Clariti-x2

Nov 21, 2021
1 min

.. pick any colour

Capsicum, often also referred to as red pepper or chili pepper, is a herb. Or is it a berry? or vegetable? Its fruit is commonly...

Clariti-x2

Nov 20, 2021
2 min

hodge-podge of delightful miscellany!

Talk about an eclectic mix of fauna. No two experiences are the same, despite looking at the same. That is what is so absolutely...

Clariti-x2

Nov 18, 2021
2 min

.. c(h)iku, as it is known

The manilkara zapota. Hmmm... not many folk would know this fruit by its scientific name, rather preferring to refer to it as just the...

Clariti-x2

Nov 14, 2021
1 min

more bird, than chicken

When is a chicken not a chicken; & more like a bird. The response in this case seemed to be "when it walks on water (or more like walks...

Clariti-x2

Nov 12, 2021
2 min

variety. is life's spice.

I spotted 3 specimens this time around, starting with the Ylang Ylang from the Cananga tree (cananga odorata). As they say, nature is...

.. the awesome cannonball - growing on a tree.

Clariti-x2

Nov 6, 2021
1 min

.. the awesome cannonball - growing on a tree.

The Cannonball (couroupita guianensis). But on a tree. It is a curious plant. I find it's just so inspiring and curious at the same...

Clariti-x2

Nov 5, 2021
1 min

aubergine, eggplant or brinjal

Whatever you call this fruit*, the eggplant, aubergine or brinjal (solanum melongena) its simply delicious. This fruit/berry, is...

... the lime butterfly (papilio demoleus)

Clariti-x2

Nov 5, 2021
1 min

... the lime butterfly (papilio demoleus)

Named after its favourite spots or frequents; the lime butterfly or lemon swallowtail is perhaps the most widely distributed swallowtail...

.. the almost, accidental naturalist

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