Spice of Life!: #WordlessWednesday

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24 March 2022

Feast (ThursdayTreeLove)

Today I have a glorious tree from my regular walk route. A Ficus bengalensis in fruit and the birds know it's time to feast.

Standing under the tree, one hears their happy cacophony - which occasionally can drown our conversation!!

Actually, the Ficus inflorescence is called Hypanthodium / syconium- think of the Fig. The flowers are tiny ones that grow inside this hollow structure. Pollination is by a particular Wasp species. The story of Ficus pollination is very interesting and deserves a dedicated post for another day! 😊

All Ficus belong to the Moraceae family and most have milky sap. Many Ficus varieties grow in Pune and around India. Either as roadside trees or in gardens and in temples.

Coming back to my tree, it's a really huge one with a massive canopy. Every branch hosted myriad birds feasting on the figs. And the ground below was carpeted with red discarded fruit.

Have you seen such a Feast?

I am joining Parul in her ThursdayTreeLove. Head over to see wonderful trees from around the world. Better still, join in!

Tree Course (ThursdayTreeLove)

Can a trip to a golf course be about anything except golf? 🤔

Yes.. especially for tree lovers!! 😃

I always look forward to visiting a golf course just for the trees growing there. And yes, most courses will have old trees and depending on the weather, one can see plenty of herbs and flowers as well.

Here are some trees I spotted at a golf course in South Carolina, USA in December 2021. (I drove the cart, tried to identify trees while husband continued to play!!)

His Golf Course was my Tree Course!!

A grand Oak

The Ilex fruit added colour to the other wise course in its winter finery

Precious Moments (WordlessWednesday)

Morning walks are a source of delight. For the eyes, mind, soul and ofcourse health benefits!

Here is a glorious rainbow from our walk to the tekdi.

13 May 2021

Leaves (WordlessWednesday)

Leaves are the powerhouse of plants as they produce food by the process of photosynthesis. The shape, arrangements and types of leaves is vast and amazing. Leaves of no two species would be the same.

Here are some leaves from my balcony garden.