Common Name: Dwarf morning glory. Tamil Name: Vishu kranthi Dwarf morning glory is a much hairy prostrate herb seen in forest-edges and fallow lands all over Tamilnadu. It is a native of South America and has been naturalized in India. The simple leaves are arranged in an alternative and distichous manner. The leaves are near … Read More “Evolvulus alsinoides (Convolvulaceae- Morning glory 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: Squirrel tail. Tamil Name: Velimunkil Squirrel tail is an erect sub-shrub and grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. It is a native of India, and found commonly in Coimbatore road-sides. The branching nodes are swollen and bend (knee bend type) and have some blackish markings. The stem of the plant is … Read More “Justicia betonica (Acanthaceae- acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Panicled fold wing. Tamil Name. Kara-k-kanciram Panicled fold wing is an erect herb that grows to a height of about 3 feet and is commonly seen in fallow-lands and road-sides in Tamilnadu. The plant is much branched can spread across to two meters. The stem is six angled and has some white hairs … Read More “Dicliptera paniculata (Acanthacae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Mexican poppy. Tamil Name: Piramathanda, Kudiyotti Mexican poppy is a native of Central American region naturalized in India. It grows to a height of about 2.5 feet and is an annual. The entire plant is hairless but extremely prickly. The leaves are sessile and pinnatified and measure about 15 cm in length. The … Read More “Argemone Mexicana (Papaveraceae- poppy family)” »
