We decided to make a start on exploring Washington today and began our tour in the garden of Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall. As usual in the summer there were a number of exotic plants to see in giant terracotta pots which will soon be taken away to be kept warm over the winter.
Plumeria is a beautiful and fragrant flower and reminds me of Hawaii.
The 'dhobi' plant is unusual and had attracted this rather outsize bee.
Several other bees were competing for the pollen of a Ginger Lily.
Later in the day as part of our hop-on, hop-off bus tour, we visited the National Botanic Garden..
Some of the plants are beautiful..
And some, like this carrion flower, rather less so.
We did of course visit a few key landmarks too..
All in all a good day and probably a good night's sleep tonight for us all!
Looks like you made a pretty good start and seen quite a lot. Interesting selection of plants.
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