Monday, May 11, 2009

What is the English name for the flower, Vadamalli?

Vadamalli is a purple flower used commonly in Kerala during Onam season. Does anybody know what its called in English? Its urgent, please!

What is the English name for the flower, Vadamalli?
Globe amaranth - Gomphrena globosa


see the wikipedia entry here:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomphrena_g...


compare the image in wikipedia to this photo of Vadamalli:


http://gallery.bizhat.com/showphoto.php/...


I hope i helped you out
Reply:You sure are right. Nobody says what the English name is for it. Maybe we don't have it over here?
Reply:hmmm........ur from kerala im from tamil nadu but i dont think they have a name in english well of corse they do but its not very common srry
Reply:"The flower of unpleasing ofering"





No, I did some research and as far as I can tell it keeps its native name in English speaking countries.


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