| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bergera koenigii | August 19 2026 | Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia |
Behind my house, there are two Temurui trees—more commonly known as curry leaf trees. These trees produce leaves that are highly valued by many people, typically used as a key flavoring agent in various spiced dishes. What surprised me most, however, was discovering just how beautiful the flowers are; they grow in abundant clusters on a single stalk and are primarily white. Nestled among the blossoms were light green fruits, indicating they were still very young. I discovered this beauty when my mother asked me to pick some curry leaves for a curry dish; I took the opportunity to capture the flowers' loveliness with my mobile phone camera. After taking the photo, I picked two sprigs of leaves and immediately handed them to my mother.
It turns out the leaves have a very strong aroma—so potent that the scent lingered on my hands even though I hadn't even crushed them. According to my mother, this leaf is a key ingredient in spice-rich dishes; the flavor would be lacking without it.
Alright everyone, I’m going to share some photos of the temurui flowers here.
| Camera Used | poco c65 |
|---|---|
| Lens | MM |
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| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Bergera koenigii |
| Photographer | @maxmarvin |
| Link to original | community |
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| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/392387811 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1570092 | 96.6281216 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1570092403&mlon=96.6281216571#map=12/5.1571/96.6282 |
