surajit... you have shown us 2 different species is that your intention? usha di
On Sat, Jun 2, 2012 at 10:00 PM, surajit koley < [email protected]> wrote: > Sir / Madam, > > This is a common cactus that can be found on roadside and is connected > with Devi Manasa. > > Species : *Opuntia* sp., close to *Opuntia dilleni* (Ker. Grawl.) > Haw.<http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-5100104> > Bengali name : ফণীমনসা (PHONIMONSA) > Habit & Habitat : cactus, approx. 5 feet, roadside, planted, also wild > Date : 12-05-12, 3.36 p.m. > Place : Shibaichandi (Hooghly) > Related link : > http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200014504 > Links on Goddess Manasa : > > - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manasa > - > > http://www.mahavidya.ca/hindu-deities-and-puranic-mythology/sakta-deities-iconography-myths-and-festivals/manasa-the-hindu-snake-goddess/ > - http://www.clayimage.co.uk/Festivals.html > - http://panchkula.nic.in/places_touristplaces.asp > > Thank you & Regards, > > Surajit Koley > -- Usha di ===========
