Flowers

There are many beautiful flowering plants in Malaysia. Some bloom throughout the year while some are seasonal. The flowers come in many different colours and shades. The most common colours are the different shades of red, pink, yellow, purple and white.

Some of the more popular plants are the hibiscus,bougainvillaea, orchid and canna. The hibiscus is our national flower. It has a local name "bunga raya". It usually have five big red petals. Its dark green leaves are broad and pointer: There are also hibiscus flowers which are yellow, pink white.

Bougainvillaea grows on hedges, on the ground or in pots. This plant has sharp thorns. The leaves of this plant small. The petals are very thin and light. The most common colours are pink, purple, orange and white.

Orchids usually grow wild, but the more popular and beautiful ones are cultivated. Some of these cultivated orchids are very expensive. Orchids usually have four petals but they form many different shapes. The leaves are thick and green. The most common colours of the orchid are red, yellow, brown, purple and white.

Canna grows in bushes. Their petals are stiff and big. The leaves of canna are large. They come in colours of red, yellow and white.