Floral diversity along the road..

Floral Diversity along the National Highway

As you travel from west to east or either way, you will observe an astounding diversity of flora on either side of your window. The plants seemingly familiar to your sight, the names that comes to your throat and yet stuck en route, the plants our folk and kin make use in their everyday lives but are least noticed. It is a general tendency of every human being (excluding few exceptions) to live in oblivion. We know these plants play a vital role in the livelihood of rural residents and there are few instances where people make sole living out of these natural boon.

I quite often travel across the country on official purpose and there is no moment more thrilling than getting an opportunity to come across diverse nature. I repudiate the fact that small areas have small diversity, this statement is blatantly denied as I have recorded innumerable species of plants just along the road. As one can discern through the composition of beautiful flora, travel along the highway in different seasons is more appealing. The flowers flaunt their flamboyant petals throughout the year, not a single species but there are hundreds of plants that flowers in all season.

The floral exquisiteness not only displays their adaptive nature but also attracts avian and mammal species by the hundreds. There is no better time than one can spend amid the natural aura. The melancholy of bird songs, gentle breeze swaying the riot of gleaming green, glistening beads of dew on leaf blades and the stunning display of flowers, what a feast for a tired eye.

So, next time when you travel along the highway, do not sleep, just give yourself a moment to observe and appreciate the bounty of nature and if possible take time to introduce yourself to nature, for SHE has unprecedented amusement in store for all.....happy travelling folks!