Sceptre of the Emperor
by James Temple
Title
Sceptre of the Emperor
Artist
James Temple
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
These 4 beautiful waxy pink torch ginger flowers are huge, about a foot across connected to a thick stalk. They almost don't look real. The Torch Ginger comes in several colors; Pink, Red and White. In Hawaiian it is called Awapuhi-ko 'oko' o. This showy pink flower is used in decorative arrangements while the flower buds are edible and are included in certain Southeast Asian dishes. It is also known as Laksa Flower. There're other names for it as well such as Sceptre of the Emperor, Rose de porcelaine, Torch Lily and Philippine Waxflower.
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June 30th, 2010
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit!
Jane M Dahl
WOW --- so beautiful. I've seen the red ones used in arrangements used in resort lobbies, or other large spaces, but I have never been fortunate enough to see the pink variety. Gorgeous. Featured in Hawaiiana. Aloha nui!! L/F
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