Common Name: Spiny barleria. Tamil Name: Cemmulli, Vellai-mulli Spiny barleira is native to the India subcontinent and is often seen around dry thorny forest areas, it grows to a height of about 1.5 feet. The leaves are simple and arranged in an opposite and decussate manner. The stem of the plant is four angled and … Read More “Barleria cuspidate (Acanthaceae-Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Black thorn Black thorn is a native of Africa naturalized in many parts of the world. This tree grows to a height of about 3-4 meters, and forms a roundish crown. The tree is armed with paired black colored thrones which are recurved in shape. The leaves are bi-pinnate and leaflets are arranged … Read More “Senegalia mellifera (Mimosaceae- Touch-me-not family)” »
Common Name: Ceylon spinach, waterleaf. Tamil Name: Sambar Keerai. Ceylon spinach is actually native to the America, naturalized in many parts of the world. This evergreen plant has fleshy, succulent and brittle stem and grows to a height of about 50 cm. The leaves are simple and arranged in an alternate manner; the leaf lamella … Read More “Talinum fruticosum (Portulacaceae- Purslane family)” »
Common Name: Large caltrops. Tamil Name: Yanai nerunjil Large caltrops is an annual which grows to a height of about 1-1.5 feet. The lower branches are green and succulent, the upper portions of the plant are pubescent. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner; the margins are wavy and slightly dentate. The leaf … Read More “Pedalium murex (Pedaliaceae- Sesame family)” »
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)” »
