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On Jun 13, 9:56 am, Jayesh Patil <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > Attached are photo of the plant *Curculigo captitulata*. > > Botanical Name: Curculigo capitulata (syn. *Molineria capitulata*) > Common Name: Palm Grass > Family: Hypoxidaceae > > Location: Horticulture Department, Hiranandani, Powaii (Mumbai, Maharashtra) > Date: 09-06-2011 > > Curculigo is a genus of about 20 species spread across the tropical and > subtropical region. > This particular plant, *C. capitulata* is commonly called "Palm Grass" due > to the leaves bearing a similar appearance to that of a palm. > However, unlike a palm this plant does not produce a aerial stem, but is > rhizomatous in growth. > The plant produces a puff ball like inflorescence on which small star-shaped > yellow flowers are produced. > Apart from the ornamental value, the leaves are utilized for making nets. > > Curculigo capitulata.jpg > 201KViewDownload > > Curculigo capitulata2.jpg > 153KViewDownload
