Common Name: Bitter apple. Tamil Name: Kumatti Bitter apple is a monoecious (male and female flower seen separately in the same plant) twinning prostrate vine native to the Mediterranean region. It has a wide geographical presence and is often found on road sides in Coimbatore. They prefer the dry arid zone areas in the plains. … Read More “Citrullus colocynthis (Cucurbitaceae- Pumpkin family)” »
Common Name: Orange jasmine, Kamini. Tamil Name: Vengarai. Kamini is a small native tree well know for its beautiful fragrant white flowers. The tree grows to a height of about 3.5 meters and has a pale whitish bark. The wood is very hard and even dislodging small branches require great effort. The leaves are pinnate; … Read More “Murraya paniculata (Rutaceae- Lemon family)” »
Common Name: Fiddlewood. Tamil Name: Parijatham Fiddlewood is a medium sized tree and native to America. The tree grows to a height of about 14 meters. Often planted in Tamilnadu as an ornamental avenue tree. The branches are held close to the central trunk and young shoots are lenticulate. The simple leaves are arranged in … Read More “Citharexylum spinosum (Verbenaceae- Verbena family)” »
Common Name: Asian spider flower, Tickweed. Tamil Name: Kattukaduku. Naikaduku. Tickweed is a common annual in Tamilnadu seen often on road sides and fallow lands, it grows to a height of about 2 feet. The entire plant is sticky and covered with small white hairs. The plant has an offensive odor. The leaves are digitate … Read More “Cleome viscosa (Cleomaceae- spider flower family)” »
Common Name: Beach cordia. Beach cordia is found in coastal areas of Africa and coastal areas of Asia. This tree grows to a height of about 8-10 meters and form a canopy of around 10 meters in circumference. The bark of the tree is light brown in color, young branches are lenticulate. The simple leaves … Read More “Cordia subcordata (Boraginaceae- Forget-me-not family)” »
