Dogbane

Thanks so much Hema. I am deeply touched and honoured. I do love he flowers. They always grew beside the railway lines with Castor plans and Agave. Thanks again.
Another thing, Argybee just told me that you are actually PN's old "Emma" - I wish I had known ! I hope your trip to India was enjoyable- you probably have a few good spottings, too...

Leuba , I have dedicated this spotting to you.

Leuba,I can see why it would appeal to a child's fantasy!

Hema, you're right. they are known as milkweed as well. I know the Tamil name for these - I used to play with them as a kid, until I got told-off! I alwys thought the stamens looked like a little crown..so pretty.

Read the link!
Dogbane and milkweed,one and the same thing:))

Thank you so much for the ID Leuba! All along I thought that is was a kind of milk weed.Do not know what I would have done without your expertise!

Attractive flowers but sap can irritate. It's used in Ayurvedic medicine in India

http://www.himalayahealthcare.com/herbfi...

Thnk you Argy! I am happy that you liked the flower.

You got a new camera :) Nice shot - sweet flower.