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Category: Shrub

Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Rajesh Ramnarayan No Comments on Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)
Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Shrub

Tamil name: Narikandal. This shrub-sized mangrove plant grows to a height of about 2.5 meters and is commonly seen in coastal and estuarine areas. I saw this plant in Goa, at a place called Chorao. The leaves are simple and arranged spirally. Leaves are elliptic to obovate in shape; the leaf apex rounded or emarginate … Read More “Aegiceras corniculatum (Myrsinaceae-Myrsine family)” »

Girardinia diversifolia

Posted on December 30, 2022December 31, 2022 By Rajesh Ramnarayan
Girardinia diversifolia
Shrub

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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