Common name: Horn-fruited jute. Tamil Name: Horn-fruited jute is a woody small sub-shrub (grows to around 3 feet in height) of African origin, naturalized in many parts of the world. The plant is often seen on road-sides and fallow lands in Tamilnadu. Occasionally planted for its edible leaves. The stem of the plant has reddish … Read More “Corchorus tridents (Tiliaceae- Phalsa family)” »
Common name: Wooly cassia, Hairy senna. Tamil Name: Malaiyavarai Wooly cassia is native to South America, it is a sub-shrub that grows to around 2 feet in height. It has been naturalized in India, often seen on road-sides and fallow lands in hilly areas of Western Ghats. Generally prefers the mid-altitude areas- between 700 MSL … Read More “Senna hirsuta (Caesalpiniaceae- Gulmohar family)” »
Common Name: Sticky nightshade, Bitter apple. Sticky nightshade is a sub-shrub of South American origin and grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is seen in hilly areas of Western Ghats -mostly seen above 1800 MSL. The entire plant is hairy and prickly, the stem appears yellowish-orange in color. The simple leaves are … Read More “Solanum sisymbriifolium (Solanaceae- Potatoe family)” »
Common Name: Trumpet jasmine. Tamil Name: Mullu-gundu Trumpet jasmine is sub-shrub of European origin. Introduced into India probably as an ornamental plant. Often planted in Nilgiris (generally seen above 1500 MSL) as a home-garden plant. A few of them have escaped into the wild. The plant has a squarish stem. The single pinnate leaves are … Read More “Jasminum bignoniaceum (Oleaceae- jasmine family)” »
Common Name: Chickweed. Chickweed is an annual of Eurasian origin, often found in disturbed shola forest edges and road-sides in Nilgiris. The plant is mostly seen to grow prostrate; however the flowers are found mostly erect. It spreads fast in moist areas and prefers the cool climate of the hills. The stem is gree in … Read More “Stellaria media (Caryophyllaceae- Carnation family)” »
