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)” »
Category: Shrub
Mangrove/mangrove associates, Shrub
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” »