*Cucumis sativus* Linn., Sp. Pl. 1012. 1753
Cucumber, Khira
Annual climber differing from related C. melo in its acutely angled leaves
and prickly ovary and young fruits (softly hairy in C. melo). Comes in a
number of cultivars.
Photographed from California and Kashmir.
Here are some of the cultivars of Cucumis sativus
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GfD_nXj7TMA/T3vmL6mjsbI/AtQ/7SQyS_XVRNA/s1600/Cucumis-sativus-Dosakai-California-1.jpg
Dosakai cucumber is nearly rounded yellow cucumber from
India, commonly cooked as curry, added to
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yes, Telakucho... indeed... very nice close up details
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On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 7:25 AM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com
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Good morning Sir...
Thank you for appreciating.
Have a nice day
Regards,
Surajit
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 7:08 AM, Ritesh Kumar
Veerendraji
On flipkart (
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it shows out of stock. Kindly suggest the alternative to buy it.
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.
Some earlier relevant feedback:
“I hope *Geranium Grevilleanum*, but stipules and calyx lobes need to be
checked.” from Singh ji.
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Date: 26 March 2012
*Cucubita foetidissima* Kunth, F. W. H. A. von Humboldt et al., Nov. gen.
sp. 2:98[folio]; 2:123[quarto]. 1817
Common names: *buffalo gourd*, *Missouri gourd*, *prairie gourd, fetid wild
pumpkin, Calabazilla*
*
*
This interesting looking wild species Cucurbita foetidissima was found
growing at
*Cucurbita ficifolia* Bouché, Verh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl.
Preuss. Staaten 12:205. 1837
Common names: Malabar gourd, fig-leaf gourd; Chilacayota (Spanish)
Long spreading perennial with orbicular-ovate to nearly reniform leaves,
lobed with obtuse sinuses or merely sinuate; corolla
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-45EhqXO562I/T3wGguUwoLI/AQE/CThnp9SQm4U/s1600/ZZ+Unknown+085+Tree+-+Branch.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3B2VR32asCk/T3wGlSkfhyI/AQQ/entkQ4laQfo/s1600/ZZ+Unknown+085+Tree+-+Leaf.jpg
Kindly bear with spellings error in subect line. Please read: Cucurbitaceae
Week: Cucurbita ficifolia from California.
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Dear friends
You can simply show your appreciation/vote for good photographs by
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*Cucurbita ficifolia* Bouché, Verh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl.
Preuss. Staaten 12:205. 1837
Common names: Malabar gourd, fig-leaf gourd; Chilacayota (Spanish)
Long spreading perennial with orbicular-ovate to nearly reniform leaves,
lobed with obtuse sinuses or merely sinuate; corolla
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.
Some earlier relevant feedback:
“Can somebody confirm its *melia volkensii?”* from Raman ji.
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http://mutomomaarifa.blogspot.in/2011/06/making-living-out-of-melia-volkensii_27.html
Till now only Dinesh ji, Singh ji, Usha di Sweedle ji has voted.
I request others also to vote in this way during the month.
On 4 April 2012 14:15, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote:
Dear friends
You can simply show your appreciation/vote for good photographs by
forwarding the
Gurcharan ji,
Your flower, which was believed to be Geranium pusillum, should
actually be *Geranium molle*
Although leaves of the two species are closely similar, the flowers are
quite distinguishable. Petals of Geranium pusillum are not deeply notched:
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.
On 17 March 2012 21:36, Satish Phadke (Google Docs) drsmpha...@gmail.comwrote:
I've shared Convolvulaceae week : Argyreia elliptica
Mulshihttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyRUR7G1av2DwlG4Pvm-P_Y1htcm1qyqWu_ONTF_E98/edit
Click to
Hi, yes it is correct
satish nikam
On Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:36:10 PM UTC+5:30, Satish Phadke wrote:
I've shared Convolvulaceae week : Argyreia elliptica
Mulshihttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyRUR7G1av2DwlG4Pvm-P_Y1htcm1qyqWu_ONTF_E98/edit
Click to open:
- Convolvulaceae
Attached: identification no040412sn1.html
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Dear Friends,
Please tell me which Solanum is this?
date/time:dec11
location:mulshi,pune
habitat:wild
plant habit:shrub
height:3 ft.approx.
other info:green fruits and pink flower
thanks
Hi, Satish ji,
Now you have another option of posting through Google groups without any
restriction on size limit. Pl. see the link:
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On 4 April 2012 17:22, satish nikam (Google Docs)
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Dear Friends
Kindly help in identifying this plant.
date/time:dec11
location:mulshi,pune
habitat:wild
plant habit:?
height:about 5-6 ft.
other info:the flower is pinkish ,though I was not
Hi Gargji,
I find this option easy and convienient
thanks and regards
satish nikam
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM, satish nikam (Google Docs)
satishnika...@gmail.com wrote:
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Message from satishnika...@gmail.com:
Dear Friends,
Hi,
This is Tricholepis amplexicaulis.
best regards
Adittya
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Very beautiful and new for me, thanks for sharing sir...
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Department of Botany
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
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Thanks for another new plant..very nice pics.
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
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Yes Satish ji ... *Argyreia elliptica*.
Regards.
Dinesh
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM, satish nikam satishnika...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi, yes it is correct
satish nikam
On Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:36:10 PM UTC+5:30, Satish Phadke wrote:
I've shared Convolvulaceae week : Argyreia elliptica
yes Argyreia elliptica, very common in Pune forest, i guess photo taken in
July or August
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 6:10 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes Satish ji ... *Argyreia elliptica*.
Regards.
Dinesh
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM, satish nikam
Please check *Theobroma cacao*.
In Cananga odorata the leaf margin is always wavy and
Regards
Giby
On 3 April 2012 19:23, Chanchal Maitra cmshobb...@gmail.com wrote:
Please identify this plant. Got this plant from a reputed nursery
tagged as Magnolia / Michelia ? . Leaves are aprox.
*Cucurbita maxima* Duchesne
Annual climber with sparsely prickly stems, orbicular or reniform less
lobed leaves, flowers large with spreading or drooping lobes and spongy
pedicel neither ridged nor enlarged at tip. Numerous cultivars are
available. Here are some of them:
Excellent Shots Sir
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote:
These are some photographs of cultivated melons in Delhi and Kashmir not
seen in fruiting stage.
Here are some more cultivars of Cucurbita maxima
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kRMlskbPKZI/T3xnaYfc_RI/AwU/VHAT8kOaEJE/s1600/Cucurbita-maxima-Cinderella+squash-P1030762-California-1.jpg
Cucurbita-maxima-Cinderella
squash-yellow-P1030762-California-1
Some more cultivars of Cucurbita maxima
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fywXC9096T8/T3xo4MBY0KI/Aw4/JOmVa8eUlgQ/s1600/Cucurbita-maxima-Kabocha+squash-California-2.jpg
Cucurbita-maxima-Kabocha squash-California-2
Sir This looks like Phoont (local name) to me
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote:
This fruit popular in Rajasthan under the name Khakri was also seen by us
in Pachmari, a cucumber like fruit but tasting more of a melon. I am not
able to place with
Nicely depicted set Sir
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Thanks for very nice pics and detailed information sir..
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227
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Dr
Dear All,
This one is Butternut Pumpkin (winter squash)- *Cucurbita moschata *shot
from a Veg store in Campbelltown, Sydney, by my younger brother, sent on
1.1.11, clicked few days prior to..
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Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.:
Dear All,
This one is again from same store in Sydney. Shot somewhere in December
2010, this is *kabocha squash* or *Japanese pumpkin, *this is a
variety of *Cucurbita
maxima?*
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Department of Botany
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.:
Nice one Nidhan ji
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Retired Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.
Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089
In our Area it is called as kanchan ki bel
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 6:05 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Very nice Dinesh Ji,
It seems that plants pose before your camera, really amazing pics, salute
to your efforts and skills...
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Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of
Yes Nidhan ji is right This is a common wild cucurbit in Jind Hisar and
Sirsa district of Haryana. We use its fruits for eliminating Vata dosha
from our body
thanks
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Pankaj ji,
There are few patches in our area which
Beautiful Shots showing all features
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Dear All,
This one is* Coccinia grandis **(Linn.) Voigt, Hort. Suburb. Calc. 59,
1845*; *Bryonia grandis *Linn., Mant. Pl. 1: 126, 1767; *Coccinia indica
*Wt. Arn., Prodr.
Dear All,
Here is one more from Australia, Queensland Blue Pumpkin- *Cucurbita
maxima*
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Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227
Thanks Sir for liking the post...
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Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227
Again Lovely Shots
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Dear All,
This one is* Trichosanthes cucumerina** Linn., Sp. Pl. 1008;*
**
*Vern.*: Rambel, Jangli Chichinda.* *
A climbing or spreading, scabrous, stout, annual herb. Leaves
kidney-shaped,
Thank you very very much Balkar ji for this name.
Regards.
Dinesh
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote:
In our Area it is called as kanchan ki bel
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 6:05 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Very nice Dinesh Ji,
It
Nidhan ji, many many thanks for the appreciation ... beauty lies in the
eyes of beholder.
Regards.
Dinesh
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote:
Thank you very very much Balkar ji for this name.
Regards.
Dinesh
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Balkar
Thanks Balkar i, I hope you are right: young fruit like cucumber, mature
like melon. This is what we had seen in Pachmarhi also. Botanically Cucumis
momordica Roxb. now correctly known as Cucumis melo L. subsp. agrestis
var. momordica (Roxb.) Cogn.
Hope we are right.
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Thank you Madam for appreciating
This evening we have had a KAL-BAISAKHI and thereby causing power
diruption, resumed just a while ago!
Regards,
Surajit
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 12:07 PM, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com
wrote:
yes, Telakucho... indeed... very nice close up
Thank you Sir for so much info,
It is interesting to note that SHYAM (= KRISHNA) is also known as KAALAA in
Bengali, for his dark complexion! So, 'Shyam Sundari' in Kachchhi sounds
similar to Benagali KAALKAASOONDA!
Regards,
Surajit Koley
On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 8:23 AM, vipl...@gmail.com
Sir,
This morning i recorded these photographs of another cucurbitaceae member -
Ribbed Gourd, We call it JHINGA in Bengali and use it as vegetable.
JHINGA+POSTA (opium seeds) is delicious dish!
Species : *Luffa* *acutangula* (L.) Roxb.
Habit Habitat : cultivated species
Date : 04-04-2012,
Sir,
Found this species on roadside this (04-04-12) morning. I think it is *
Momordica* *charantia* Descurt, Somehow a seed or two fell on the roadside
and germinated under favourable conditions!
Species : *Momordica* sp. (likely to be *Momordica* *charantia* Descurt.)
Date : 04-04-2012,
Hi Surajit Da.
I also think this is *Momordica* *charantia.*
Tanay
On 4 April 2012 12:05, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote:
Sir,
Found this species on roadside this (04-04-12) morning. I think it is *
Momordica* *charantia* Descurt, Somehow a seed or two fell on the
Hi Surajit Da.
The plant surely doesn't look very healthy to me.
Tanay
On 4 April 2012 11:40, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote:
Sir,
This morning i recorded these photographs of another cucurbitaceae member
- Ribbed Gourd, We call it JHINGA in Bengali and use it as
Very beautiful capture Surajit ji, thanks for posting..
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Regards,
Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227
Yes Surajit Ji,
Momordica chrantia, quite popular bitter vegetable, relished in various
ways..
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Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Panipat-132103 Haryana
Ph.: 09416371227
Vijay you can check the article you sent me yesterday.
Regards
Pankaj
On Sunday, 26 February 2012 13:18:06 UTC+8, Vijayasankar wrote:
Giby, if it is from wild, it may belong to some other species rather than
M. charantia.
Regards
Vijayasankar Raman
National Center for Natural
Nice pictures Sir..
Thanks for sharing.
Pankaj
On Wednesday, 4 April 2012 12:55:51 UTC+8, Nidhan Singh wrote:
Dear All,
This one is* Trichosanthes cucumerina** Linn., Sp. Pl. 1008;*
**
*Vern.*: Rambel, Jangli Chichinda.* *
A climbing or spreading, scabrous, stout, annual herb. Leaves
I think Gibs is right Vijay. Theobroma cacao young leaves are usually read.
Cananga has nearly lanceolate leaf.
Pankaj
On Tuesday, 3 April 2012 21:53:52 UTC+8, cmshobbies wrote:
Please identify this plant. Got this plant from a reputed nursery
tagged as Magnolia / Michelia ? . Leaves
Good morning Tanay Sir.
Thank you for for ID confirmation.
Regards,
Surajit
On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 12:50 AM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Surajit Da.
I also think this is *Momordica* *charantia.*
Tanay
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*Tanay Bose*
Research Teaching Assistant.
Department of Botany.
Yes, Sir, i also noticed that all the plants in that field were not healthy
looking. It appeared to me that they needed more water to grow healthy as
well as keep themselves afresh.
Have a nice day
Regards,
Surajit
On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 12:52 AM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote:
Nice set of pics..
Pankaj
On Monday, 2 April 2012 22:29:03 UTC+8, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote:
Cornus kousa F. Buerger ex Hance
Family: Cornaceae
Locality: Daejeon, S. Korea
Notes: Recently reported from Sikkim, India. (
http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/pdf/tai.2012.57.1.77.pdf)
Good morning Thank you Sir.
A nice day to you, to all...
Regards,
Surajit Koley
On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Very beautiful capture Surajit ji, thanks for posting..
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Regards,
Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of Botany
I.B. (PG) College
Nice pics Raghu sir.
Pankaj
On Monday, 2 April 2012 22:04:16 UTC+8, raghu ananth wrote:
*Cucumis maderaspatanus*
*Cucurbitaceae *
*Mukia maderaspatana
Bristly bryony, Madras pea pumpkin,
Chandagalu village, Mysore district
Habita Farm fence
Sep 2010*
Native to: Madagascar**
**
Thank you once again, Sir, for confirming the ID.
Regards,
Surajit
On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 5:47 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:
Yes Surajit Ji,
Momordica chrantia, quite popular bitter vegetable, relished in various
ways..
--
Regards,
Dr. Nidhan Singh
Department of
Nice illustration of the plant.
Thanks for sharing.
Pankaj
On Tuesday, 3 April 2012 15:27:22 UTC+8, Gurcharan Singh wrote:
*Cucumis melo subsp. agrestis var. agrestis* Naudin, Ann. Sc. Nat. 4,
Ser. 11:73. 1859
syn: Cucumis trigonous Rox.; C. pubescens Willd.
The taxonomy of this group
I hope this to be Ixora acuminata.
http://www.iiim.res.in/herbarium/rubiaceae/ixora_acuminata.htm
Fruiting plant of the same was uploaded by Dr. M.K. Pathak a few days back.
Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii
Was found growing wild along Chakrata road with small fruits. Pl. validate.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--F_Vy7Fnby8/T30iGLUXEKI/AxQ/947sZLbPoAc/s1600/Cucumis-sativus-hardwickii-Mussoorie-Chakrata+Road+near+Kalsi-1.jpg
*Cucurbita moschata* (Duch. ex Lam.) Duch. ex Poir., Diet. Sci. Nat. 11:
234. 1818.
Similar to and often confused with other species but usually distinguished
by leaves sometimes having white blotches (seen in California plants here),
calyx lobes enlarged or often foliaceous (as can be seen
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