Common Name: Wild Tantan. Tamil Name: Velli masal Wild tanta is a small shrub native to South America, it has been naturalized in India and many other countries. The plant grows to a height of about 2 feet, branches are square shaped with a rough feel and the stem looks grooved. The plant has bipinnate … Read More “Desmanthus virgatus (Mimosaceae-Touch-me-not family)” »
Common Name: Hairy croton. Hairy croton is native to Tropical America, off-late this plant has made a strong foothold in India and threatens to become invasive. Not commonly seen in Coimbatore but very common in rural Palakkad district (Kerala) areas.The entire plant is covered with stiff white hairs. The plant grows to a height of … Read More “Croton hortus (Euphorbiaceae- Castor family)” »
Common Name: Lemonia Lemonia is a shrub of Brazilian origin, it grows to a height of about 2 meters. This plant is off-late planted in Tamilnadu in urban house gardens and parks as a ornamental plant. The shrub has a brownish bark and emits a garlic smell when crushed. The glossy green leaves are arranged … Read More “Ravenia spectabilis (Rutaceae- Lemon family)” »
Common Name: Creeping daisy. Tamil Name: Manjal karisalankani Creeping daisy is a (native of South America) prostrate fast growing weed found all over India. It creeps on the ground by frequently rooting at nodes and forms impenetrable mats. The stem is hairy with some purple patches. The leaf is shallowly tri-lobed and has a gently … Read More “Sphagneticola trilobata (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
Common Name: Mexican sunflower. Tamil Name: Marasuryakandhi Mexican sunflower is a shrub size plant native to South America; it grows to a height of around 2 meters. The younger shoots are square, they gradually become round in shape, the stem is also seen ridged. The leaf petiole is 6 cm in length the upper side … Read More “Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae- Sunflower family)” »
