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)” »
Common Name: Feather leafed lavender. Feather leafed lavender is a fragrant her with a squarish stem, it grows to a height of about 1.5 meters. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite manner and are sessile. The stem and most parts of the plant are covered with white soft hairs. The leaf are deeply … Read More “Lavandula bipinnate (Lamiaceae- Mint family)” »
Common Name: Marsh barbel. Tamil Name: Niramulli Marsh barbel grows to a height of about 2 feet and often found on paddy fields in Kerala. It prefers grows well in partially submerged soil conditions. The simple leaves are arranged in a whorled manner around the stem-at regular intervals. About 5-6 leaves are seen in each … Read More “Hygrophila auriculate (Acanthaceae- Acanthus family)” »
Common Name: Lantana veronicifolia is native to Europe and is a climbing thrown-less perineal sub-shrub. The plant sometimes is seen fully prostrate. The stem is purplish in color and square shaped. The simple leaves are arranged in an opposite-decussate manner. The leaves are ovate in shape with soft velvety feel. The leaf margin is crenate; … Read More “Lantana veronicifolia (Verbenanceae- Verbena family)” »
Common Name: Wingpod purslane Wingpod purslane is a short lived annual of American origin. The plant grows to a height of about 10 cm or sometimes appear prostrate. Wingpod purslane is often planted in Tamilnadu and can be seen in house gardens and parks. It quickly covers the ground producing attractive flowers. Flowers come in … Read More “Portulaca umracticola (Portulacaceae- Pursland family)” »
