Common Name: Sticky nightshade, Bitter apple. Sticky nightshade is a sub-shrub of South American origin and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is seen in hilly areas of Western Ghats -mostly seen above 1800 MSL. The entire plant is hairy and prickly, the stem appears yellowish-orange in color. The simple leaves are … Read More “Solanum sisymbriifolium (Solanaceae- Potatoe family)” »
Common Name: Trumpet jasmine. Tamil Name: Mullu-gundu Trumpet jasmine is sub-shrub of European origin. Introduced into India probably as an ornamental plant. Often planted in Nilgiris (generally seen above 1500 MSL) as a home-garden plant. A few of them have escaped into the wild. The plant has a squarish stem. The single pinnate leaves are … Read More “Jasminum bignoniaceum (Oleaceae- jasmine family)” »
Common Name: Mexican flame vine Mexican flame vine is native to Mexico and is much valued as an ornamental fast growing vine. It is woody glabrous vine and grows to around 6 m. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner. The leaf shape is narrow tapering-almost triangular. The base is truncate or slightly … Read More “Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Chickweed. Chickweed is an annual of Eurasian origin, often found in disturbed shola forest edges and road-sides in Nilgiris. The plant is mostly seen to grow prostrate; however the flowers are found mostly erect. It spreads fast in moist areas and prefers the cool climate of the hills. The stem is gree in … Read More “Stellaria media (Caryophyllaceae- Carnation family)” »
Common Name: Wax leaved climber, Indian sarsaparilla. Tamil Name: Pala Koti Wax leaved climber is a twinning climber with milky sap, it is often found on road-side and fences in rural areas. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner. The leaves are bright green with a waxy surface and the leaf margin is … Read More “Cryptolepis buchananii (Apocynaceae- Oleander family)” »
