The game of chess originated in India in the distant past. Although modern chess has changed a lot, it is also a game of war, like the ancient version. In the ancient version, the rook was called the' elephant', the knight- 'horse', the bishop 'camel, and the pawns 'foot soldiers'.The king was of course the 'Maharaja', and the Queen was 'Prime minister'. Below are the pictures of some of the flowers which have associations with the game of chess.
The Bishop's Cloak
Magaskepasma erythrochalmis has started putting out its deep pink flower bracts. They resemble the red ginger from a distance.
The Queen's Tears,
Russelia equisetiformis has attractive tubular flowers and needle like leaves. It also comes in pale yellow and white.
The Cup of Gold,
Solandra grandiflora has started flowering after a winter rest.
The Maharaja's Plume,
Alpinia purpurata has not stopped flowering. Don't the flowers look a bit like the Bishop's Cloak?
The game of chess originated in India in the distant past. Although modern chess has changed a lot, it is also a game of war, like the ancient version. In the ancient version, the rook was called the' elephant', the knight- 'horse', the bishop 'camel, and the pawns 'foot soldiers'.The king was of course the 'Maharaja', and the Queen was 'Prime minister'. Below are the pictures of some of the flowers which have associations with the game of chess.
The Bishop's Cloak Magaskepasma erythrochalmis has started putting out its deep pink flower bracts. They resemble the red ginger from a distance.
The Queen's Tears, Russelia equisetiformis has attractive tubular flowers and needle like leaves. It also comes in pale yellow and white.
The Cup of Gold, Solandra grandiflora has started flowering after a winter rest.
The Maharaja's Plume, Alpinia purpurata has not stopped flowering. Don't the flowers look a bit like the Bishop's Cloak?
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