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Sonerila Calophylla, endemic to the mountain. |
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| A wild climbing Jasmine. |
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| Torenia violacea, concentrated only in a few locations.. |
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| Wild Trumpet flowers(?), very tiny and grow in the shades. |
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| A Balsam flower, probably the Impatiens sp species. |
Gunung Jerai (Mount Jerai) has a collection of widlflowers that will delight nature lovers. There are species that are endemic to the mountain such as the beautiful Sonerila calophylla. The best area is near the mountaintop, where the species seen are not available even nearby the hotel area. Take a trip using the Telaga Tok Sheikh route to the Padang Tok Sheikh. Wildflowers can be seen along the roadside if in season. The best season for wildflowers is after the dry season as Kedah has a tropical climate. This is when almost all the flowers will be blooming. Usually, it begins in May, lasting until August. The next season will be around October, but the species may differ.
Tips: Best to ask the Forestry Department for advice and tips. They have the on-hand experience. Walking is preferable when observing the wildflowers at the mountaintop. The road is small. Also it will be easier to foray into the small lanes that will bring you into the forest.
Bring food and beverages. There are toilets available at the hotel facilities and at the Telaga Tok Sheikh. As the weather is unpredictable, bring warm clothings. Also warm up your camera's batteries. They might not work if it is cold.
Tips: Best to ask the Forestry Department for advice and tips. They have the on-hand experience. Walking is preferable when observing the wildflowers at the mountaintop. The road is small. Also it will be easier to foray into the small lanes that will bring you into the forest.
Bring food and beverages. There are toilets available at the hotel facilities and at the Telaga Tok Sheikh. As the weather is unpredictable, bring warm clothings. Also warm up your camera's batteries. They might not work if it is cold.
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