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Tree Dendrology in the Pacific North West

Now that I am in the Pacific Northwest  for a bit, I'm trying to figure out how to identify the local trees. Here is what i've read on forestry.about.com/library/treekey/bltree_key_id_start.htm

1. If the tree has clusters of needles , then it is likely a pine or a  larch.
2. If it has single needles directly attached to the stem, then it could be a fir, hemlock, spruce or cypress.

Not easy despite all the online help available. Each tree needs close observation, of the leaves, the bark and the cones. Stay tuned for updates in the coming posts.

Mehkri circle

what does it mean to you? traffic?  a way to the airport? or a tree with children around it?

White satin

I found this flower while strolling through indiranagar one saturday in June. I love the satin feel of the petals and the way the creeper drapes the wall.

Grandmother's garden update

A recent visit to Chennai and I return with many pictures of my grandmother's garden.

Palm fronds.

Various crotons that need shelter from the piercing heat outside

Calathea ornata, in the process of shedding old leaves

New stuff in the garden

Crossandra

Jasmine

Heliconia Rostrata

Ixora

Hibiscus

White firecracker plant

Chilli

Banana and drumstick

Fish tail palm