These little beauties are wild flowers of Goa!

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In Goa, it is not just the summer season when you get to see flowers bloom, but throughout the year. And, these wild flowers are quite a common sight.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

1. Mimusopes elengi are locally known as ovala in Goa.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

2. Jasminum malabaricum is called kusar locally and is used to adorn hair.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

3. Dendrobium species (orchids) are a common sight and are a pretty addition to gardens.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

4. Eranthemum sp are known as Dashmuli locally.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

5. In Goa, the fragrant Pandanus plant is called kevda, or hato.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

6. Butea Monosperma, with its vibrant flowers, can be seen all over Goa.

Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

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