This flower, although very beautiful and very sweet smelling, won't really make someone happy if they receive it, because here in the Philippines, this is considered as a flower for the departed. The calachuchi tree is oftentimes found in cemeteries and in churches, and very rare do I see this tree in residential areas. When I was a kid, whenever I am in my mom's hometown, I would always pick some of these flowers and smell it. My older cousins would scold me sometimes, but still, I have always liked the smell of it.
This flower was taken from the grounds of Sta. Maria Church in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur. I was walking around the church grounds and saw this flower fell from the tree, so I knelt down and take a shot of it.
*** Jenn ***
Such a sweet little flower. And I loved the description of how you came to capture its photo. It looks so creamy and soft. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteHi, beautiful and very iteressante, but I do not want to receive it now, everything has its time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Today's Flowers.
hugs, Denise
It is a beautiful flower.
ReplyDeletePaz
This is a touching composition of text and image. Meaningful !
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice white flower. I like it and it reminds me somewhat of the wild onion.
ReplyDeleteWe had the tail end of Hurricane Ike here all day. I lost my cherry tree and a lot of limbs. The neighbors lost three trees and they fell on a power line and that weight broke the power pole. Not a good day here in SW Ohio.
Mine are on Canon Pixels
Jenn: A beautiful flower to honor those who passed, very nicely told.
ReplyDeleteThat is a so beautiful flower. In Brazil they are white and red flowers.
ReplyDeleteGood.
What a beautiful white flower and I'm so glad you were able to get the picture to show us!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. The flower is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the history of the beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteIt's also called Frangipani / Plumeria. I've also posted Frangipani twins.
a flower like a small wonder!
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining the flower's significance. It looks lovely...even on the ground.
ReplyDeleteSuch a LOVELY flower. Those petals look so smooth. Thanks for sharing the history of the flower also!
ReplyDeletegreat flower
ReplyDeleteFlowers are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFlowers is nature!
There are flowers to honor the life and to honor the departed.
We respect both!
Great post, thanks for take part in TODAY'S FLOWERS.
Santilli
How pretty....it looks like it would smell good. You know sometimes you get that feeling about a flower.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.