Thank you for identifying this plant as an attraction for the birds.It
is also an added bonus for those interested in birding !
Purnima
Quoting ranjini kamath <[email protected]>:
>
> Hi This is a favourite green of Mangaloreans-called Vaallli in
> Konkani.I was wondering about the common name in English & now i have
> the Bot.ID too as a bonus! Thank you Tabish ji:)
> As an aside- the berries attract birds- so- great vine to grow for
> bird-lovers too!
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Tabish <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)
>> http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week445.shtml
>> If my answer is right, I demand a taste of those paraanthas! ;-)
>> Cheers!
>> - Tabish
>>
>> On May 11, 8:25 pm, "Suresh C. Sharma" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Several years ago, I had this creeper in my home garden and Sadhna used to
>>> make 'paramthas' stuffed with its leaves.
>>>
>>> On 10th May, while florawatching, I saw this 'creeping palak' in a village.
>>> Planted by the owners.
>>>
>>> Can someone tell me its botanical name please ?
>>>
>>> Sonepat, 10th May 09.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Suresh C. Sharma
>>>
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>> >
>>
>
> >
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