Common name: Tranquebar spur anther flower. This orobachaceae member is a small herb that grows to around 10-12 cm in height. Mostly found around rocky shallow areas filled with slush and water. The plant is vigorously branched below towards the upper end generally only on stem appears. The flower are mostly borne on the upper … Read More “Centranthera tranquebarica -Orobanchaceae (Broomrape family)” »
Common name: Water willow. Tamil Name: Kotakaalai. Water willow is found in swampy wet stretches of Western Ghats, it is a gregarious herb that grows to around 10 cm in height. Often found crowded together in small patches in shaded areas. This plant is native to the Indian subcontinent. The simple leaves are arranged in … Read More “Rostellularia procumbent -Acanthacae (Acanthus family)” »
Common name: Spinous Kino tree. Tamil Name: Ceemmaram, Malai-venkati Spinos kino tree is a deciduous tree with pale grey bark which grows to around 20 meters in height. In young trees we can see horizontal spines on the trunk: absent in mature trees. This tree has a straight trunk and branches tend to droop down … Read More “Bridelia retusa- Phyllanthaceae (Amla family)” »
Common Name: White bark acacia, Brewers acacia. Tamil Name: Akamanaram, Velvel. White bark acacia is medium sized tree, native to the Indian sub-continent and grows to around 15 meters in height. It forms a umbrella like crown. The tree is identified by its white-yellowish bark and is historically associated agro-pastoral systems of Tamilnadu. It is … Read More “Vachellia leucophoea-Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not family)” »
Common name: Indian Sauvage Indian sauvage is a perennial plant found on road-sides and fallow lands and the plant prefers dry climatic conditions. Generally seen growing along the ground forming mats: sometimes the plant is seen growing erect and reaches a height of about 10 cm. The leafs are double pinnate arranged in an alternate … Read More “Tephrosia pumila – Fabaceae (Pea family)” »
