it forms part of a rich lexicon which reflects the enduring everyday presence of dayflowers in the Indian subcontinent. No ...

Impatiens, also known as "Busy Lizzies," are one of the most popular shade-loving flowers in India. Their colourful, soft blooms—ranging from shades of pink, red, purple, and white—add a ...

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India. I had a day off, so I went to the Mullick Ghat flower market in Kolkata.