Found in forests and gardens, this exotic flower is also the national flower of Zimbabwe. Shillong’s cherry blossoms transform the city into a pink paradise in summer. This Indian version of ...

Black flowers are a captivating natural phenomenon admired for their dark, unique beauty and cultural significance.

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India. I had a day off, so I went to the Mullick Ghat flower market in Kolkata.

Flower valleys are scattered all over India, from the north to the south and east to west. No matter where you go in the country, you're likely to find one of these beautiful valleys.

No two Holi celebrations in India are the same. In one town, women playfully chase men away with sticks, while in another, flower petals rain down like confetti. Some communities turn the festival ...