Puteri Hibiscus

Puteri Hibiscus, Deep Sleep

Puteri, in my mother tongue simply means Princess.  When I told her name is Puteri, the response was, Puteri who?  I'd answer, Puteri Iskandar.  A very short name for today's malay naming standard.  Today, Puteri is wearing a hibiscus .  So, Puteri who?  Puteri Hibiscus.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus, May 09

Hibiscus

Wild Hibiscus (Baru-baru). April 24th, 2008

This flower reminds me of my childhood life. There were many wild hibiscus new the river in my village. I used to help my auntie to collect the leaves. She used the leaves to wrap fermented rice, a delicacy during festive seasons.

Hibiscus in Front Garden

Hibiscus (Malaysia's National Flower) infront of my lawn. This Hibiscus or "Bunga Raya" as we call it is a little bit too big in size. It reminds of plants in Jack and the Beanstalk.

Hibiscus 1, November 26th 2007

Hibiscus 2, November 26th 2007

Hibiscus 3, November 26th 2007

Hibiscus 4, November 26th 2007