[efloraofindia:112287] The Google Challenge successfully met in March

Dear all, On checking my old mails I found we were at s.no. 1,09,595 at Feb end,2012. Just now we are at s.no. 1,12,285. Thus, message posted in March were around 2,700 nos. This I know is not bad seeing the problem we had because of change in efi google group. I fact, I am happy to say that we hav

[efloraofindia:112287] Re: button sized flower from Hooghly (WB) 31-03-12 SK-3

It can be Gentelbua urens from Acanthaceae .Aruna On Sunday, April 1, 2012 12:00:25 AM UTC+5:30, surajit koley wrote: > Sir, > > This is a wild herb of less than 1 ft and bearing button sized flower. > > Species : UNKNOWN > Habit & Habita : small wild herb in uncultivated grassy land, al

Re: [efloraofindia:112285] [01042012] AP1- Plant for id from Ambala Cantt Haryana

Hi, Ankush ji, Now you have another option of posting through Google groups without any size restriction. Pl. see the link: https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/home/google-docs-for-mailing On 1 April 2012 10:51, ankush prakash wrote: > > >

[efloraofindia:112285] [01042012] AP1- Plant for id from Ambala Cantt Haryana

photograph taken on 25 march 2012 habitat-roadside

[efloraofindia:112284] 01042012GS1 for ID: Ruellia nudiflora or Ruellia tuberosa??

Photographed Today from Vikas Puri, Delhi. Was growing outside a private house so could net dig out for possible tuberous roots. Bracts and bracteoles are definitely shorter than calyx lobes, flowers 5-6 cm long blue-mauve; plants hardly 50 cm tall, leaves 5-8 cm long, long hairy especially on

Re: [efloraofindia:112282] ID-31032012-PR-3

Hi, Prashant ji, Now you another option of posting through Google groups without any size restriction. Pl. see the link: https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/home/google-docs-for-mailing On 1 April 2012 00:30, Prashant Desai wrote: > ID-31032012-PR-3 > plant from north gujarat > habita

[efloraofindia:112282] Re: ID reuest- 31032012-PKA1

Looks like Pamburus missionis. Unable to confirm as the foliage is not clearly seen ( arrangement of leaves) . Check the arrangement of leaves and decide whether it is Pamburus missionis or Atlanta manophylla. It is one of these sepcies. On Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:56:49 AM UTC+5:30, Pr

[efloraofindia:112281] Xerochrysum bracteatum from Delhi: Testing my new Canon 550d

These are some of the first photographs from my new Canon 550d camera, with normal 18-55 lens, using aperture priority F16, 18 settings. Hope to buy macro lens soon *Xerochrysum bracteatum* (Vent.) Tzvelev, Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 27:151. 1990 syn: *Helichrysum bracteatum* (Vent.) Andrews; *

[efloraofindia:112280] Re: ID request-31032012-PKA3

Looks like Rubiaceae member. Could this be the initial stages of fruiting after flowering in Pavetta species. On Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:37:05 PM UTC+5:30, Prashant wrote: > > > > > > <

[efloraofindia:112279] Re: Cucurbitaceae Week- April 02-08, 2012-Request for Maximum Participation

What a great poster! Congratulations Nidhan ji. I envy you! On Saturday, March 31, 2012 11:09:18 AM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: > > > > > > > > > -- > Regards, > > Dr. Nidhan Singh > Department of Botany > I.B. (PG) College > Panipat-132103 Haryana > Ph.: 09416371227 > >

[efloraofindia:112277] Chironji tree

Dear All, At last I am documenting all the trees possibly photographed at Bandhavgarh Ntl Park. Here is Chironji *Buchanania Lanzan* tree. http://www.flickr.com/photos/satyendraphotography/6883056200/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/satyendraphotography/7029154335/in/photostream/ Regard

[efloraofindia:112277] ID-31032012-PR-3

ID-31032012-PR-3 plant from north gujarat habitat wild habit herb family asteraceae height 25 cm <>

[efloraofindia:112276] ID-31032012-PR-2

ID-31032012-PR-2 plant from north gujarat habitat wild habit herb plants hairy flower blue stamen 2+2 <>

[efloraofindia:112275] ID-31032012-PR-1

ID plant plant from north gujarat habitat wild habit herb stamen 5 height 20 cm in drying cultivated field <>

[efloraofindia:112274] button sized flower from Hooghly (WB) 31-03-12 SK-3

Sir, This is a wild herb of less than 1 ft and bearing button sized flower. Species : UNKNOWN Habit & Habita : small wild herb in uncultivated grassy land, also on roadside Date : 15-03-12, 8.30 a.m. Place : Nalikul (Hooghly), WB

[efloraofindia:112272] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

Dear friends... Wish you all the best for the glorious trip... wish I could have joined you ... BUT... too many things already happening here... Have fun!! regards Alok On Sat, 2012-03-31 at 20:29 +0400, Aarti S. Khale wrote: > Balkar ji, > Many thanks for the details. > I would love to be part

[efloraofindia:112272] Ruellia tuberosa ? from Hooghly (WB) 31-03-12 SK-2

Sir, Is this *Ruellia* *tuberosa* L. ? Species : UNKNOWN Habit & Habitat : wild herb of 1 to 2 ft height, roadside Date : 17/03/12, 22/03/12, 24/03/12 Place : Hooghly (WB)

[efloraofindia:112271] Re: Achyranthes based Formulations in Indian Traditional Healing

Sir, Attaching two photogrpahs what i think are of this species (*Achyranthes aspera*). The Bengali name given to this species is APANG, but i do not know what the word APANG means in Bengali !

Re: [efloraofindia:112269] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Yes I would also go with Pankaj's suggestion. I am experiencing the beauty and quality of AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. Regards, Giby On 31 March 2012 20:18, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Balkar sir, > > 60mm: The cheapest for you will be > AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D: All my Dehradu

Re: [efloraofindia:112269] Duranta erecta? from Hooghly (WB) 30-03-12 SK-3

Thank you Gurcharan Sir, i am happy that these shots pleased you. Attaching another pic that i recorded on the 6th February, this year. Yesterday, while posting, i failed to retrieve it from my archive!

Re: [efloraofindia:112267] Cucurbitaceae Week- April 02-08, 2012-Request for Maximum Participation

A very nice introduction and good presentation. Regards Giby On 31 March 2012 18:34, Dinesh Valke wrote: > ... an exciting start, Nidhan ji. > Looking forward to see lot of Cucurbit family members. > Regards. > Dinesh > > > > > On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > >> This re

[efloraofindia:112266] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

Balkar ji, Many thanks for the details. I would love to be part of such a trip sometime. I may not be able to be part of this visit as I've been in India already for a couple of months and it is time for me to go back home soon. My daughter got married earlier this month in Delhi. It was a pleasure

Re: [efloraofindia:112265] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Thanks Pankaj Ji On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 8:18 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Balkar sir, > > 60mm: The cheapest for you will be > AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D: All my Dehradun macro shots were from this. > AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED: better but costly. Currently in HK I use > this. > I have used

[efloraofindia:112263] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Balkar sir, 60mm: The cheapest for you will be AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D: All my Dehradun macro shots were from this. AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED: better but costly. Currently in HK I use this. I have used both and they are good. but best will be: AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED: t

[efloraofindia:112263] ID request-31032012-PKA3

[efloraofindia:112262] ID request- 31032012-PKA2

Re: [efloraofindia:112260] Alangium salviifolium Dr Phadke.Pune

Hi Dr. Giby,   This is what the leaves look like:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cPjqzR_K_BdWzTvWRJdMppa-AzjEnTToansowucxNbY/edit      With regards,   Neil Soares. --- On Sat, 3/31/12, Giby Kuriakose wrote: From: Giby Kuriakose Subject: Re: [efloraofi

Re: [efloraofindia:112259] Cucurbitaceae Week- April 02-08, 2012-Request for Maximum Participation

... an exciting start, Nidhan ji. Looking forward to see lot of Cucurbit family members. Regards. Dinesh On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > This really a great poster by Nidhan Ji > Tanay > > > On 31 March 2012 05:11, Balkar Singh wrote: > >> Vow!! what a lovely start...

Re: [efloraofindia:112258] Cucurbitaceae Week- April 02-08, 2012-Request for Maximum Participation

This really a great poster by Nidhan Ji Tanay On 31 March 2012 05:11, Balkar Singh wrote: > Vow!! what a lovely start... > > > On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > >> Thanks Nidhan i for a colorful introduction to the family. Hope there is >> a big participation by

[efloraofindia:112257] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Yes Pankaj ji I have shortlisted these three only: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens 3-32000 Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens 26000-28000 EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMRs. 55000-6 Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens 18000-2 By the way I have just received my camera and I am

Re: [efloraofindia:112256] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Pankaj Ji and Giby ji thanks for inputs. pls sugest good macro for Nikon D5100 also On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 6:06 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Respected Sir > > You may like to see this. > > http://www.canon.co.in/personal/products/dslrs/lenses?languageCode=EN#type=macro > Why less than 100mm..? Infa

[efloraofindia:112255] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Respected Sir You may like to see this. http://www.canon.co.in/personal/products/dslrs/lenses?languageCode=EN#type=macro Why less than 100mm..? Infact if you ask a professional he will always ask for 100 or above !!! 100mm is better but yes it would be heavier and bigger and costly. Canon EF 100m

Re: [efloraofindia:112254] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Dear Sir, The canon 100mm macro is awesome! Please refer this complete review. http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/100mm-f28-is.htm Yes I too suggest you to go for this precious lens. Regards, Giby On 31 March 2012 15:02, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Thanks Pankaj ji > Yes I am looking

Re: [efloraofindia:112253] Alangium salviifolium Dr Phadke.Pune

Please share the leaf picture, if you have one. Thanks and Regards, Giby On 31 March 2012 10:23, Satish Phadke wrote: > Alangium salviifolium > Family : Cornaceae; also placed in Family : Alangiaceae. > I observed few trees flowering during last 15 days on Vetal Tekdi. > Had failed to observ

Re: [efloraofindia:112252] Strychnos nux-vomica (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Amazing Shots Pravin Ji On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM, Pravin Kawale (Google Docs) < kawale.pra...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've shared Strychnos > nux-vomica > Click to open: > >- Strychnos > nux-vomica

Re: [efloraofindia:112251] identification no210312sn1

Species of Themeda. Identification of species with this picture would be difficult. Regards Giby On 21 March 2012 23:01, Satish Nikam wrote: > Dear Friends, >Kindly Identify.I think it is Themeda triandra > date/time:dec11 > location:mulshi,pune > habitat:wild > plant ha

Re: [efloraofindia:112250] identification no210312sn1 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Please check species of Themeda of Poaceae family Regards Giby On 21 March 2012 18:23, satish nikam (Google Docs) wrote: > Attached: identification no210312sn1 > Message from satishnika...@gmail.com: > > Dear Friends, >Kindly help in Identification>I think itis Themeda

[efloraofindia:112249] Strychnos nux-vomica (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

I've shared an item with you: Strychnos nux-vomica https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_RhZrocpuRD6nDfnhc9VomP2oRfqNILPpQ9HVyQPu-g/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:112248] Cucurbitaceae Week- April 02-08, 2012-Request for Maximum Participation

Vow!! what a lovely start... On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Thanks Nidhan i for a colorful introduction to the family. Hope there is a > big participation by the members. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, Univers

Re: [efloraofindia:112247] Alangium salviifolium Dr Phadke.Pune

Excellent Shots Satish Ji On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Really great set of photographs Satish ji > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

Re: [efloraofindia:112246] identification no210312sn1

Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. On 21 March 2012 23:01, Satish Nikam wrote: > Dear Friends, >Kindly Identify.I think it is Themeda triandra > date/time:dec11 > location:mulshi,pune > habitat:wild > plant habit:Grass > height:3-4 ft. > other info:--

[efloraofindia:112244] Re: Ukshi flowering

Hi,  It is not happening.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQlv5tH1O_s9XQW-jG7C32koD6noNBFRIURY0FhyLwo/edit

Re: [efloraofindia:112243] Revisiting Schefflera sp. 130311GS1 for ID from Delhi (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. On 21 March 2012 12:33, Gurcharan Singh (Google Docs) wrote: > I've shared Revisiting Schefflera sp. 130311GS1 for ID from > Delhi > Click to open:

Re: [efloraofindia:112242] 20032012GS1 foliage plant for ID from Delhi (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “I am not sure but this looks like Chard, *Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla*.” from Pankaj ji. “I thought it was a crucifer.” from Singh ji. “I also thought the same, but it is not. There are two small plants just below ou

Re: [efloraofindia:112241] Ukshi flowering

Lovely post Dr. Neil ! Regards On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM, jmgarg1 wrote: > Hi, Neil ji, > > Now you another option of posting through Google groups without any size > restriction. Pl. see the link: > https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/home/google-docs-for-mailing > > > > > On 29

Re: [efloraofindia:112240] Ukshi flowering

Hi, Neil ji, Now you another option of posting through Google groups without any size restriction. Pl. see the link: https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/home/google-docs-for-mailing On 29 March 2012 23:23, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0vrvEXcp

[efloraofindia:112239] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

Thanks Pankaj ji Yes I am looking for a macro lens, earlier for my Sony, and now for new canon. My son wants me to buy a macro not less than 100 mm. Please suggest any good one. Both for macro and flash. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delh

Re: [efloraofindia:112238] Re: Achyranthes based Formulations in Indian Traditional Healing

Thanks. You are right I am facing such problem since I started publishing through net. Now I have appointed Cyber Crime expert on monthly basis who searches the content on net many times in a day and send legal notices from by behalf. If the website owners accept the fault and remove the content th

[efloraofindia:112238] Re: Ukshi flowering

Interesting plant and the list of birds!!! Thanks for sharing Neil sir. Pankaj On Friday, March 30, 2012 1:53:02 AM UTC+8, Neil wrote: > > Hi, > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0vrvEXcp3c49tTljpXupfHAxJ8vkip2KqBZkd24mpw/edit >

[efloraofindia:112237] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

You may like to see this for flashlights: http://www.pronto.com/vivitar-camera-flashes-and-lights-a98sf-ss Gibs you too. On Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:19:02 AM UTC+8, Balkar wrote: > > Dear All > Yesterday I purchased Nikon DSLR D5100 with 18-55 VR Lens kit. I found > this a very impressiv

[efloraofindia:112236] Re: My New DSLR NIKON D5100- Assessories

I think you both need to buy a macro lens for plant photography and a macro flash too. Rest comes afterwards :) But congrats for your new investment. I am glad to see Gurcharan sir shifted to canon from Sony :)!!! Best wishes. Pankaj On Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:19:02 AM UTC+8, Balkar wro

[efloraofindia:112235] Re: Achyranthes based Formulations in Indian Traditional Healing

Thats an enormous effort put it and it goes unnoticed. I will humbly request to publish them because one day when you will see some one else copied and published your work then it will hurt you. Few years back one known research scholar from a renowned university came to my home to see my orchid

Re: [efloraofindia:112233] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

But the leaves against sky in the second picture looks like they are compound! With that lead, I was thinking of some Bignoniaceae species. Regards, Giby On 31 March 2012 13:53, satyendra tiwari wrote: > Dear Sir, > Leaves are simple. > regards. > Satyendra > > > On 31 March 2012 10:47, Giby