Food articles posted in Nov 2005

White lotus

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White angels

These flowers are small and white and they’re called white angels. The person who gave them their name must have seen an angel to conclude that they look similar.

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Umbrella flowers?

I really don’t know what they’re called. I just coined the name “umbrella flower” because these yellow-orange flowers do resemble coquettish umbrellas without handles.

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Red flowers

The petals of this red flower are shaped like grains of palay. Can you identify the flower?

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Peanut

The plant is called peanut, probably because the yellow flowers are shaped like peanuts. It is somewhat like ornamental grass.

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Is it a sunflower?

It looks similar to a sunflower but I’m not sure if it is a sunflower.

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Blue lotus

A lotus on a lilly pond. The dominant color of the lotus is blue but under certain lighting conditions, it appears to be lilac.

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A bowl of flowers

Flowers that have fallen to the ground can still be used as a garden ornament. Placing them in water in an bowl will keep them looking wonderful for a bit longer.

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Yellow flower on a vine

The leaves look the same as those of the yellow bell. But this yellow flower looks more like a rose than a yellow bell. And, like the yellow bell, this flower grows on a vine.
It would be nice to know what it’s called.

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Crimson flower

This crimson flower is upright; the petals are thin, elongated and curl at the tips. I have no idea what they’re called.

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