Lantana are fragrant natives of tropical regions in the Americas and Africa. These broadleaf evergreen shrubs are drought-hardy in landscapes and cold-hardy to slightly below freezing, so they can be grown as perennials in Florida and other warm regions. Found these flowers in Santa Monica, California.
A tropical vine with lots of color, Bougainvillea plants are tough as nails, which includes their nail-like thorns. These plants put on a spectacular show of color in spring on their fresh new growth. Bougainvillea is native to Central and South America and commonly cultivated in South Florida, Arizona, South Texas and Southern California. Here is a collection from Santa Monica, California.
A banana flower adds to the tropical feel in the Rainforest Biome at Eden Project, England
Exotic Flower at Eden Project
Panama is a typical tropical country. Here is an image of the Panama Canal flowing into the Pacific Ocean without any ships passing through.
A Tropical Paradise
Due to its tropical climate, Kerala is home to numerous and some exotic fruits.
Here is an image shot in Thekkady, Kerala of a lady clad in a colorful costume shopping for fruits of diverse colors.
Shopping for Fruits
Photos by Ravi 