317. The Chumpa or Champak

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Michelia Champaca, L.,. is commonly cultivated for the fragrance of its flowers, which is so strong, according to Sir W. Jones, that bees seldom, if ever, alight upon them. This tree is sacred to Vishnu, and is therefore an object of superstitious re
Copyright © RBG KEW
Media ID 4584751
Date: 21st March 2011
Filename: MN_317-004440LA090603_00191.jpg
Image Size: 5928 x 8640 Pixels
Filesize is 33.90MB
Associated Categories: Marianne North
Keywords: art, artist, flower, hindoos, leaves, marianne north, painting, vishnu, yellow