New entry: bilbao dahlia (dinnerplate)

This dahlia cultivar can be wide as a dinner plate.

Plant/flower Dahlia (Dinnerplate) ``Bilbao`` Common Name dahlia Photographer Vivian Bvivian Camera Nikon D3000 Location Germany Post Date June 12, 2014 Reference Wikipedia EdenBrothers Index no. 509 Links Facebook

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New entry: voacanga globusa - bayag-usa

One of those wildcrafted plants with reputed antitumor propeties. This specimen was found in Davao.

Plant/flower Voacanga globosa Common Name bayag-usa Photographer Benigno Resurreccion Location Davao Camera LG camphone Photo Date @tdate Post Date June 10, 2014 Reference Wikipedia(General StuartXchange Index no. 505

Wildcrafted native plant with reported anti-cancer property.

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New entry: Dioscorea esculenta - lesser yam

Mario Delmendo posted a photo of the lesser yam vine, Dioscorea esculenta. We hope he can catch the flowers someday.

Plant/flower Dioscorea esculenta Common Name Lesser yam, Tugi, Aneg, boga, kamiging, asiatic yam, Talong punay, katsibong, kamkamaulaw, thorn apple, devil's trumpet Photographer Mario Molave Maravilla Delmendo Location Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union Camera Samsung Trend GT S7392 Photo Date Post Date June 5, 2014 Reference Wikipedia Stuartxchange Links Facebook

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New entry: Malvaviscus arboreus -Sleepy Hibiscus, turk's cap

I saw them in Children's park, Marine Science Institute and even at Bacolod City Public Plaza before I shot these ones in Philcoa, Diliman, Quezon City

Plant/flower Malvaviscus arboreus, hibiscus drummundi, achania mollis Common Name sleepy hisbicus, turkcap, wax mallow, ladies teardrop,scotchman's purse Photographer Ernesto P. Adorio Location Philcoa, Quezon City Camera Canon SX50HS Photo Date Post Date June 7, 2014 Reference Wikipedia Links Facebook

Originated from Southeastern United States,Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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New entry: Phyllantus Acidus, the Iba of Northern Philippines

I find it surprising that the Iba (Averoha bilimbi) of Negros and Southern Philippines is not the Iba or Bankiling known in Northern Philippines. Both trees produces fruits used as souring agents in dishes. Both trees have drooping leaves and the Bankiling can be recognized from afar due to its yellowing leaves. We thank Vicky Abay for recognizing immediately the photo we posted in our Facebook group. Click on Handbook of Philippine Plants and Flowers for our interactive medium on Philippine Plants, trees and flowers.

Plant/flower Phyllanthus acidus Common Name bankiling, karamay,iba, star gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, Malay gooseberry, Otaheite gooseberry Photographer Ernesto P. Adorio Location UP Diliman, Quezon City Camera Fujifilm HS50EXR Photo Date Post Date June 6, 2014 Reference Wikipedia StuartXchange Links Facebook Acknowledgement ID:Vicky Abay

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Terneriffa Stern, stunning flowers photo from Vivian.

It is hard to catch up with the new entries in our Handbook blog. So we jump ahead and show the latest photo entries in this blog.

These exotic flowers are simply hard to ignore. We include them in our Around the World page to brighten up any day of the year. This photo was taken by our prolific Germany based member, Vivian Bvivian of Handbook of Philippine Plants and Flowers.Her photos are very sharp since they are created by her Nikon D3000 camera.

Plant/flower Teneriffa Stern 'Vanilladragon' Common Name Photographer Vivian Bvivian Location Germany Camera Nikon D3000 Photo Date Post Date April 2, 2014 Reference Links Facebook

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New entry: velvet pink banana - Musa Velutina

Do you know that this "decorative" banana is actually edible? The striking pink color is the winning characteristic of this member of the banana family.
Our specimen shown grows in the cool Bgy. Alangilan of Bacolod City. I also saw it sold during an orchid show in QC Memorial circle.

Plant/flower Musa Velutina Common Name velvet pink banana Photographer Ernesto Adorio Location Alangilan,Bacolod City Camera Fujifilm HS25EXR Photo Date Post Date February 16, 2014 Reference Wikipedia EPA bog Links Facebook

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