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Ravenia spectabilis
A small shrub with beautiful pink flowers and shiny green leaves. Lemonia, Limonia, or Pink Ravenia is an exotic and rare plant, Lemonia is a large shrub with bright dark pink flowers. The flower petals have a grainy and hard texture. The flowers have a curious flattened appearance. Leaves are divided into three leaflets which are elliptic, dark green and glossy. Prefers semi-shade conditions and regular watering. Great butterfly attractor. Though it is known to grow to a height of 3-5 metres, it is mostly maintained as a shrub. It is especially attractive when grown in shrubby groups. SOURCE: Flowers of India
It's a beautiful kind flower. I just love the 5 pinkish petals and the way the white center spreads out a little bit, enchanting!
Spotted on Feb 9, 2013
Submitted on Feb 9, 2013
