Common Name: Kukurbicha. Tamil Name: Kalummu, Tavadu. G. hirsuta is a shrub native to Indo-China region and grows to a height of about 2 meters. Often found around dry and deciduous forest ranges of the Western Ghat region. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; the leaf margin is toothed. The leaf is … Read More “Grewia hirsuta (Tiliaceae- Phalsa family)” »
Common Name: Marsh barbel. Tamil Name: Niramulli Marsh barbel grows to a height of about 2 feet and often found on paddy fields in Kerala. It prefers grows well in partially submerged soil conditions. The simple leaves are arranged in a whorled manner around the stem-at regular intervals. About 5-6 leaves are seen in each … Read More “Hygrophila auriculate (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Elephant creeper. Tamil Name: Akaya-p-puritam Elephant creeper is native to India, it is large creeper/liana found near forest edges. This specimen was photographed from Borevelli hills in Mumbai. The branches are pubescent and have white hairs. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner; the leaf margin is entire. The lower surface … Read More “Argyreia nervosa (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory family)” »
Common Name: Cork Bush, Silver bush. Tamil Name: Vellai porasu Cork bush is a small tree with a roundish crown and grows to a height of about 4 meters. Often seen in dry deciduous forest patches areas in Anaikatti forest range in Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu. The entire plant has silvery appearance. The bark of … Read More “Mundulea sericea (Fabaceae- Pea family)” »
Common name: Umbrella thorn. Tamil Name: Kudaivel Umbrella thorn is native to India, often seen on dry thorny forest zones of Western ghats. The tree grows to a height of about 6 meters. The branches spread out horizontally and evenly and the tree assumes a round umbrella shaped crown. The bark of the tree is … Read More “Acacia planifrons (Mimosaceae- Touch-me-not family)” »
