That's correct observation Usha di I had same thoughts initially. I identified it as Vitex immediately on observing the flowers but was hesitant to see the leaves crowded. On careful checking and close observation I found them trifoliate with short petiole.
On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 4:14 AM, ushadi Micromini <[email protected]>wrote: > Great, the fruits were convincing, not the leaves, wonder why? > Usha di > ===== > > > On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 8:52 PM, Satish Phadke <[email protected]>wrote: > >> *Vitex trifolia* : Devbagh Karwar >> Verbenaceae >> This shrub was present at many places few meters from sea shore at >> Devbagh beach. >> Leaves 3 foliolate, 5-10cm, petiole 1.5 cm. leaflets sessile elliptic. >> Flowers in terminal panicles. Drupes 6-8mm also observed. >> >> -- >> Dr Satish Phadke >> > > > > -- > Usha di > =========== > > -- Dr Satish Phadke
