Lush green leaves shield frangipani from the burning heat in a watercolor comsposition of admirable realism by Chirawat. In olden days, the Thai name for frangipani was misunderstood, and the flowers were believed to bring bitterness and pain. Later, Queen Silikit changed the Thai name to Leelawadee, meaning flower of beautiful movement, delicate and tender. Since then, most people now grow frangipanis in their gardens.
