Girardinia diversifolia is also known as the Himalayan Nettle or the Nilgiri Nettle. The plant can be often be encountered in Nilgiris along road-sides in mid-altitude regions. The plant is covered with prickles which on physical contact can deliver a powerful punch. Roxburg called it as “most ferocious looking plant with stings producing acute pain…” … Read More “Girardinia diversifolia” »
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Botanical Name: Lafoensia pacari Family Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle family) Synonyms None Deciduous tree of South American origin. The tree grows to a height of 8 m, the bark is seen with ridges and vertical fissures. Simple coriaceous leaf of about 6 cm are arranged in opposite. The leaf has a very small petiole. Leaf shape is … Read More “Lafoensia pacari” »



