Durian tree with fruits and sale of fruits by the roadside, Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka.

A tall Durian tree.

The prickly fruits on its branches.

It is folk legend that elephants do not stray under the branches of a Durian tree for fear of the falling fruits.

Durian, Rambuttan and mangoosteen for sale by the roadside.

Blooming buds of Anthurium, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'The dew on the flowers has come with the dawn ...', Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The morning's dew, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Pink 'Ruk Aththana' flower and buds.

Flowers in our garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

'Dahas pethi' S floers. The plant is said to ward off mosquitos.

'Bahumania'