Common Name: Indian alder, Nepal alder Indian alder is massive tree that can grow to around 35 meters in height. It is often seen planted in high altitude areas of Nilgiris and Kodaikanal. This tree prefers the high altitude areas in Western Ghat-generally seen above 1700 MSL. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternate … Read More “Alnus nepalensis (Betulaceae- Birch family)” »
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)” »
