365 Days of Chicago

"Welcome to my blog. This blog is an attempt to live life to its fullest by capturing the essence of day-to-day life in words and pictures. I am trying to post a picture a day of Windy City, Chicago and write about books, ideas, art, and everything else I feel interesting!"

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Day 126 : Shrimp Plant

I do not know how people in temperate areas manage their life in snow, but I am done with it. I cannot take the cold....the layers and layers of sweaters, jackets, and gloves that one needs to wear before going out as if preparing for the battle with the cold. My only console in such a climate is the Chicago Botanical Gardens that gives me sense of belonging with its Tropical Greenhouse. Here is the picture of flowerless Giant Yellow Shrimp Plant (Barleria oenotheroides) of the tropics:

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