Wednesday 16 March 2016

Malaysian First Day Cover - Scented Flowers Series II - Issued 07 March 2016

There are three types of Malaysian scented flowers in this issue. On the left side of the arranged stamp is Bread Flower ( Vallaris Glabra ) is a member of the Apcynaceae family. This plant is a creeper that is often grown for its fragrant flowers. In the middle is called Yellow Saraca ( Saraca Cauliflora ) and belongs to the Fabaceace Family . It is often found growing naturally along river banks  or recreational parks in South Asia and the last flower on the right  is named Cannonball Flowers ( Couroupita Guianensis ) and is one of the members of the Lecythidaceae Family. This special type of three produces large and colourful flowers from its branches that jut out from its main stem.



MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - SCENTED FLOWERS SERIES II - ISSUED 07 MARCH 2016

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