T. secundus is a shrub of tropical South American origin, it grows to a height of about 4 feet. The young branches are green and striated. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner; the leaf margin is entire but wavy. The leaf stalk and leaf measure around 2 mm and 3.2 cm respectively. … Read More “Thyrsacanthus secundus (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Indian almond, Malabar almond. Tamil Name: Nattuvadumai. Malabar almond is a large tree which can grow to over 30 meters in height; the horizontal branching pattern of this tree is unique. The leaves are bunched at branch ends, the leaves are glossy green with a leathery finish. The tree is deciduous and the … Read More “Terminalia catappa (Combretaceae- Rangoon creeper family)” »
Z maysorensis is a monoecious (male and female flower separate) vine native to the Indo-China region and can spread itself to over 2-3 meters. The plant is often encountered in high altitude areas in Nilgiri District of Tamilnadu. Commonly seen in hill towns near road-sides, fallow lands and tea estates. The stem of the plant … Read More “Zehneria maysorensis (Cucurbitaceae- Pumpkin family)” »
Common Name: Climbing acacia, Twisted acacia. Tamil Name: Seengai, Vellai Indu Climbing acacia is an armed climber than can grow to around 8 meters. The woody bark is light grey in color; young branches are rectangular in shape. The lower and upper branches are well armed with prickles. The bipinnate leaves are arranged in an … Read More “Senegalia pennata (Mimosaceae- Touch-me-not family)” »
Common name: Horn-fruited jute. Tamil Name: Horn-fruited jute is a woody small sub-shrub (grows to around 3 feet in height) of African origin, naturalized in many parts of the world. The plant is often seen on road-sides and fallow lands in Tamilnadu. Occasionally planted for its edible leaves. The stem of the plant has reddish … Read More “Corchorus tridents (Tiliaceae- Phalsa family)” »
