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Pride of Burma

Amherstia nobilis

Description:

Ornamental and showy flowers.

Habitat:

Right at the entrance of the War cemetery at Kandy. The blood red flowers are stunning.

Notes:

Wikipedia says that the tree is native to Burma (Myanmar). The name Amherstia honours one Lady Amherst, and also her daughter Sarah.

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SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jan 12, 2017
Submitted on Mar 22, 2017

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