Common Name: Red tithonia, Mexican sunflower Mexican sunflower is an annual that grows to a height of about 1.5 meters and is a native of Central America. It has been naturalized in India and the plant is much sort after by gardeners for its beautiful crimson flowers. The young shoots of the plant have a … Read More “Tithonia rotundifolia (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Flame tree. Tamil Name: Kakkapoo maram Flame tree is a resident of Madagascar, naturalized in many countries- including India. The tree is well known for its crimson-red flowers and is a preferred avenue tree in India. The tree can grow to more than 20 meters in height. The leaves are arranged in an … Read More “Delonix regia (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)” »
Common Name: Oneleaf senna One-leaf senna is a native of Central America, often seen on road-sides and fallow lands in Tamilnadu. The plant grows to a height of about 1 meter. They grow profusely in moist areas. The leaves are arranged in an alternate manner; the leaves are single compound; leaflets are arranged in an … Read More “Senna uniflora (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)” »
Common Name: Smooth justicia. Smooth Justicia is a herb that grows to a height of about 1 meter and sometimes seen in road-sides in Coimbatore. The branches are green in color and ribbed. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner; leaf margin is entire; the base of the grooved petiole is swollen; leaves … Read More “Justicia glabra (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)” »
Common name: Sesame. Tamil Name: Cirril, El Sesamum is a herb that grows to a height of about 1 meter and often found on road sides and fallow lands in Tamilnadu. The plant is hardy and can grow even in dry areas. The stem of the plant is quadrangular in shape. The plant is hairy … Read More “Sesamum indicum (Pedaliaceae- sesamum family)” »
