Re: [efloraofindia:86272] ROSACEAE: Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl.

2011-10-06 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch!! Pankaj Ji I think you forgot to reduce Size of photo On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl. Bot. Reg. 13: pl. 1114 pl. 1114 1827. Family: ROSACEAE Current Location: Valley of Flwoers, Uttarakhand.

Re: [efloraofindia:86284] Rosaceae Week: Sibbaldia procumbens var. procumbens from Khillenmarg, Kashmir

2011-10-06 Thread Balkar Arya
nice pics again Sir On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Sibbaldia procumbens* L. Sp. Pl. 1: 284 284 1753. var. *procumbens* *syn: **Potentilla* *sibbaldi* Haller f.; *Potentilla* *procumbens* (L.) Clairv. Perennial tufted herb, prostrate or ascending,

Re: [efloraofindia:86287] Rosaceae Week: Potentilla supina from Pahalgam, Kashmir

2011-10-06 Thread Balkar Arya
Pretty Pics Sir On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Potentilla supina* L., Sp. pl. 1:497. 1753 Annual herb with several ascending stems; leaves up to 7 cm long, pinnately compound with 5-9 leaflets, upper with only 3; leaflets crenate or sharply

Re: [efloraofindia:86061] Rosaceae Week: Geum urbanum from Kashmir

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir for sharing this plant. I think this week will be more fruitful for me as i am daily watching more than a dozen plants which are new for me. Yesterday and Today i went through all my collection of plant from 1999 to till date. Surprisingly,I was able to find only 5-6 members of Roasace

Re: [efloraofindia:86064] Acomastylis elata from Kashmir

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Again new and beautiful for me Thanks for sharing Sir On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Acomstylis elata* (Wall. ex G. Don) F. Bolle, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 72: 83 83 1933 Syn: Geum elatum Wall. ex G. Don; Sieversia elata (Wall. ex G. Don)

Re: [efloraofindia:86066] Rosaceae Week: Malus prunifolia from California

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely and delicious shots On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM, formpeja...@yahoo.com wrote: ** Wooow! Last day of Navratra fast. Breakfast of apples. Mouth watering. Madhuri Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -- *From: * Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com *Sender: *

Re: [efloraofindia:86065] Rosaceae Week: Malus scheideckeri from SFO California

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch Sir!! On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 8:41 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Malus scheideckeri* F. L. Spath. ex Zab. Syn: *Pyrus scheideckeri* (F. L. Spath. ex Zab) Wittm. Small tree with ovate sharply serrate leaves, bright green above, pubescent beneath; flowers bright

Re: [efloraofindia:86067] Runner ups of Best Set of Photographs. Congrats Ushadi Micromini, Pankaj Kumar, Prashant Awale and Balkar Singh

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks a lot Sir for update on runner ups On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends Here are links to the Best sets of Photographs, nominated as Runner ups: Congrats all Ushadi Micomini Malvaceae week 09 05 2011 UD 007 Hibiscus sabdariffa RED

Re: [efloraofindia:86070] Flora Austrelia-50

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Very Beautiful Ushaprabha Ji Thanks for Sharing On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM, ushaprabha page ushaprabhap...@gmail.comwrote: Insectivorus plant 3 Drocera indica as seen in the wilderness of bush-land. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G

Re: [efloraofindia:86071] Re: Rosaceae Week: Malus 'Mary Potter' from SFO, California

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Sir lovely variety On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Neha ji and Madhuri ji Here is how fictional character influence you, Mary (correct in subject line) became Harry in the text It is Malus 'Mary Potter'

Re: [efloraofindia:86075] Re: Runner ups of Best Photograph contest Congrats Dr. Satish Phadke, Dinesh Valke, Pankaj Kumar, Prashant Awale and Pravin Kawale

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Congrts to all runner ups On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations Pankaj ji, Satish ji, Dinesh ji, Prashant ji and Pravin ji. Keep it up. Regards, Mani. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College,

Re: [efloraofindia:86081] DV :: Dendrolobium umbellatum on 02 OCT 11 at Karnala Bird Sanctuary

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice pics Dinesh Ji On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *Dendrolobium umbellatum * (L.) Benth. - *den-droh-LOH-bee-um* -- from the Greek *dendron* (tree) and *lobos*(pod, capsule) *um-bell-AY-tum* -- in umbels [image: Dendrolobium

Re: [efloraofindia:86082] A good camera to buy any suggestions please

2011-10-05 Thread Balkar Arya
, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Sir Same Problem with me and planning to purchase a good camera (DSLR) preferebly Nikon Suggestions pls On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members I already have

Re: [efloraofindia:85821] Rosaceae Week:Sorbus lantana (03/10/2011 NSJ)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Pics Narender ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 10:49 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Sorbus lantana or Spiraea cantoniensis ??? Pl validate Photo taken at Shimla in Dec 2007 Habitat - Wild -- With Regards, Narendra Joshi -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head,

Re: [efloraofindia:85822] Rosaceae Week:Fragaria nubicola (03/10/2011 NSJ)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Vow!!! so beautiful On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Himalayan Strawberry - Fragaria nubicola from Shimla, Photo taken in Dec 2007. -- With Regards, Narendra Joshi -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and

Re: [efloraofindia:85823] Rosaceae Week : Rose Show : Mumbai Rose Society : AK-1

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Unique colored Roses Aarti Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Sharing some pictures taken by me at the Rose Show, by Mumbai Rose Society at Maharashtra Nature Park, Mumbai on the 12th of Feb, 2011. This was named as 'Midnight Blue'I was seeing

Re: [efloraofindia:85833] Rosaceae Week: Spiraea japonica (03-10-2011)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Beautiful flowers Tabish Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:30 PM, Tabish tabi...@gmail.com wrote: Japanese Spirea (Spiraea japonica) a cultivated species in the hill stations of north India. - Tabish --- http://www.flowersofindia.in The waterhole of

Re: [efloraofindia:85834] Rosaceae Week : Rose Show : Mumbai Rose Society : AK-2

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Beautiful Color Aarti ji you have collection of very attractive color roses On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:41 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85835] Rosaceae Week : Rose Show : Mumbai Rose Society : AK-3

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Again Superb On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:43 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85836] Rosaceae Week : Rose Show : Mumbai Rose Society : AK-4

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Vow!!! Amazing On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:45 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85838] Rosaceae Week : Rose Show : Mumbai Rose Society : 031011 : AK-6

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Desktop wallpaper for my computer!!! On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85839] Rosaceae week : Prunus persica(peach) from Kashmir-031011

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Aadu!! On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Mani ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob:

Re: [efloraofindia:85840] Rosaceae week : Apple from Kashmir-031011

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovey Seb On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.comwrote: Never new that apples and strawberries come in Rosaceae! Thanks for the treat for Navratri fasting Madhuri *From:* mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com *To:* indiantreepix indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Re: [efloraofindia:85841] Re: Rosaceae Week: Rubus ellipticus (03/10/2011 NSJ)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Narender Ji very common in Shimla On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:02 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Rubus ellipticus -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:85842] A good camera to buy any suggestions please

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Sir Same Problem with me and planning to purchase a good camera (DSLR) preferebly Nikon Suggestions pls On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members I already have a sony alpha 100 DSLR camera with normal 17-72 lens, a telephoto lens 72-315 with

Re: [efloraofindia:85877] Rosaceae Week: Chaenomeles vilmoriana from SFO, California

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Very beautiful color Sir Thanks for Sharing On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Chaenomeles x vilmoriana C. Web., Arnoldia xxiii. 64 (1963) A hybrid between C. cathayayensis x C. speciosa, a shrub with many erect branches, nearly glabrous; leaves

Re: [efloraofindia:85878] Cotoneaster coriaceus from California

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for Sharing Sir New for me On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:26 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Cotoneaster Coriaceus* Franch. Syn: Cotoneaster lacteus Evergreen shrub from W. China with arched tomentose branches; leaves lanceolate to elliptic, 3-6 cm long, tomentose beneath;

Re: [efloraofindia:85879] Rosaceae Week: Potentilla nepalensis_RKC04_04102011

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Beautiful! I think it is very common in Himachal Pradesh Ritesh Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Potentilla nepalensis for you. Loc.: On way to Churdhar, Himachal Pradesh (ca 1500m) Date: 10th August, 2010. Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:85880] Rosceae week: Potentilla polyphylla_RKC05_04102011

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch! On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Potentilla polyphylla for you. Loc.: On way to Churdhar, Himachal Pradesh (ca 1500m) Date: 10th August, 2010. Regards, Ritesh. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of

Re: [efloraofindia:85881] Eriobotrya japonica from Kashmir

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Sweet Tasty Locat Nice Catch Sir On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Eriobotrya japonica* (Thunb.) Lind. syn: *Mespilus japonica* Thunb. Common names: Japanese medlar, loguat, Japanese Medium size tree with up to 25 cm long, up to 7 cm broad leaves,

Re: [efloraofindia:85882] Rosaceae Week: Fragaria vesca from Kashmir

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Sir Fruit of this edible or Not??? On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Fragaria vesca, commonest ground herb in pastures and forests in Kashmir. Photographed from Gulmarg, Kashmir. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa

Re: [efloraofindia:85886] Rosaceae week-Cotoneaster microphylla

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch of fruits Prashant Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Prashant 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:85887] Rosaceae Week-Potentilla atrosanguinea

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Very attractive Colors On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: On 4 October 2011 09:50, Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, This herb was found at around 12000ft on the way to Hampta pass. Bot. name: *Potentilla atrosanguinea*

Re: [efloraofindia:85888] Rosaceae Week : Rose from Srinagar, Kashmir : 041011 : AK-2

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
With dew drops So beautiful Thanks for showing Aarti Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Taken at the resort where we were staying in Srinagar, Kashmir on the 11th of Sept,11...after rains. Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of

Re: [efloraofindia:85890] Rosaceae Week: An acclimatised Apple from Bengaluru 04OctAR02

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Apple in Bangluru So Strange!! On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM, raghu ananth raghu_...@yahoo.com wrote: Rosaceae Week: An acclimatised Apple from Bengaluru 04OctAR02 Apple with green skin Bengaluru 03 Mar 2011 1:30PM Private Garden Regards Raghu -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head,

Re: [efloraofindia:85891] 23092011-BS-1 A small herb for id from Chakrata

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice with fourth petal Nidhan Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:14 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Sorry for delayed posting. I am also attaching my pics of *Kohautia-coccinea *from near the exit point of Tiger falls, Balkarji might remember he went away due to dehydration.

Re: [efloraofindia:85893] Re: Another Pangi id al031011a

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Alok Ji for showing this plant On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Alok alokisabe...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Tabish ji for the reference regards Alok On Oct 3, 10:33 pm, Tabish tabi...@gmail.com wrote: Anemone obtusilobahttp://

Re: [efloraofindia:85894] Rosaceae Week - Rosa rugosa var alba from Cardiff, Wales.

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice pics and Link Neha Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Hello friends, This beautiful rose shrub was photographed at Cardiff, Wales, UK. Rose haw of this sp. are edible and usually cooked strained for jellies . Common name-*

Re: [efloraofindia:85895] Re: Rosaceae Week: Wild Rose - Rosa leschenaultiana from Bhagamandala 04Oct11AR04

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
New plant Rose in Water. !Then whole water is Rose water Thanks for Sharing Raghu Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 3:01 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: This is interesting ( may b unique too) - rose submerged in water n blooming !!! Usually we water rose plant

Re: [efloraofindia:85915] New Links for Voting for Best Photograph and Best Set of Photographs

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir for the links On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends Dinesh ji has now embedded the forms in the eFl website for the ease of convenience. Here are the links to these: *Best Photograph of the Month*

Re: [efloraofindia:85916] Flora-australia-49

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Very beautiful Ushaprabha ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 5:36 PM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Yes *Dionaea sp.* Tanay On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 12:39 AM, ushaprabha page ushaprabhap...@gmail.com wrote: Thanku. On 4 October 2011 18:31, Mayur Nandikar mayurnandi...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:85917] Rosaceae Week:Roses from Rose Garden Chandigarh (03/10/2011 NSJ)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Roses Narendra Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:35 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Attached herewith photos of roses taken from rose Chandigarh rose garden. 1. Rose Balka 2. Rose Bangali -- With Regards, Narendra Joshi -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head,

Re: [efloraofindia:85918] Fwd: Rosaceae Week- Prunus puddum from Shimla

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Awesome Nidhan Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 8:42 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This is Prunus puddum Roxb. shot from Shimla last year (November 2010). It is occasionally found there. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College

Re: [efloraofindia:85947] Congratulation Dr. Pankaj Kumar for Best Photograph of September Paphiopedilum venustum (slide10.jpg.)

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Congrts Pankaj Ji On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:07 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, Pankaj, I was sure this photograph will get the first prize. Regards, Mani On 10/4/11, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, Pankaj... Regards Vijayasankar Raman

Re: [efloraofindia:85948] Congratulations Dr. Pankaj Kumar for Best Set of Photographs for September Paphiopedilum druryi

2011-10-04 Thread Balkar Arya
Again Congrts Pankaj Ji. Hope this month also you will share some Good Shows On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations Pankajji for both the awards Regards Bhagyashri On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:07 PM, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.comwrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:85652] Rosaceae Week: Duchesnea indica_RKC01_03102011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Pics Ritesh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Nice set of Photographs, Ritesh ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:85653] Rosaceae week_Prunus cerasoides (?)_RKC02_03102011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Ritesh Ji First time seeing its flowers On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the validation sir! Best regards, Ritesh. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat

Re: [efloraofindia:85654] Re: Rosaceae Week_Rubus mollucanus_RKC06_03102011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Nice Ritesh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Ritesh ji Where The Plant List say Unresolved, it is better to just ignore it till they have a conclusion. For them most Indian names are unresolved. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

Re: [efloraofindia:85655] Rosaceae week_Prunus persica_RKC03_03102011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Delicious On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: Wow.looks delicious. Thanks for completing the thread sir! Regards, Ritesh. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College,

Re: [efloraofindia:85700] Rosaceae Week :: Fragaria × ananassa ... Mahabaleshwar

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Very beautiful Dinesh Ji! On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *Fragaria × ananassa * Duchesne ex Rozier ... synonym of *Potentilla × ananassa* (Duchesne ex Rozier) Mabb. - *frag-AY-ree-uh* -- from the Latin for strawberry *x* -- denotes hybrid

Re: [efloraofindia:85701] Rosaceae Week :: Fragaria vesca ... Manali - Rohtang

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for Sharing Dinesh Ji Never seen this plant before On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *Fragaria vesca * L. - *frag-AY-ree-uh* -- from the Latin for strawberry *VES-kuh* -- thin or small [image: Fragaria

Re: [efloraofindia:85702] Rosaceae Week :: Rosa brunonii ... Manali

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Very pretty Sir wild or cultivated?? On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *Rosa brunonii * Lindl. - *RO-zuh* -- referring to the rose genus, or the color *brun-OH-nee-eye* -- named for Robert Brown, 19th century Scottish botanist [image:

Re: [efloraofindia:85703] Rosaceae Week :: Rosa leschenaultiana ... Kodagu Valley

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice celebrating Rose Day Dinesh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *Rosa leschenaultiana * Wight Arn. - *RO-zuh* -- referring to the rose genus, or the color *lay-shen-nawl-tee-AH-na* -- named for Jean Baptiste Louis Theodore

Re: [efloraofindia:85705] Rosaceae Week :: GARDEN ROSE ... various places

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Great Collection Dinesh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: *... rose is a rose is a rose. * Dear friends, Apologies for hurling so many roses on you. But had to do this, because this is all that is there in my collection of Rosaceae !! [image:

Re: [efloraofindia:85706] Rosaceae Week - Rosa moschata (NSJ-03/10/11 -01)

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Catch Narender Ji is it wild? On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Rosa moschata from Srinagar, Kashmir. -- With Regards, Narendra Joshi -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College,

Re: [efloraofindia:85707] Rosaceae Week - Rosa webbiana (NSJ-03/10/11 -02)

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Awesome Narender Ji. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Plant. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:48 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Narendra ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas

Re: [efloraofindia:85708] Rosaceae Week :: Sorbaria tomentosa ... Manali

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Gorgeous Dinesh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Really nice Photographs Dinesh 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:85731] Rosaceae Week :: Spiraea canescens ... Manali

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Good Shot!!! On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Really good one Dinesh ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [efloraofindia:85732] Rosaceae Week :: Rosa macrophylla ... Manali

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Good series on Roses Dinesh Ji!! On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Dinesh ji Often confuses with R. webbiana -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj,

Re: [efloraofindia:85755] efloraindia: 031011 BRS 55

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch Rathinasabapathy Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Pl. find the attached file contain photo of Poinsettia (*Euphorbia pulcherrima)*, Location NBNP garden, Anaikatti, Coimbatore Dist., Thanks B. Rathinasabapathy Project

Re: [efloraofindia:85756] Rosaceae Week - Potentilla Sp. (NSJ-03/10/11 -04)

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Sir looks like Potentilla peduncularis On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 3:11 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: The closest I can think is Potentilla peduncularis -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932

Re: [efloraofindia:85757] Rosaceae Week- 031011 NS1 a rose for ID ,from Shimla

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Agree with Id of Tabish ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 4:30 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: It was a shrub . -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85758] Rosaceae Week - Spiraea cantoniensis (NSJ-03/10/11 -03)

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Catch Narender Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM, Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Narendra ji, good show, thanks for sharing this beauty from Pahalgam. Cheers Prashant On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.comwrote: Dear friends, Spiraea

Re: [efloraofindia:85759] Rosaceae Week- Rose from Kashmir- 031011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Rose On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Sending a photo of rose taken from Kashmir. Place : Mughal Gardens, Sreenagar, Kashmir Date : June 2009 Regards, Mani Nair -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and

Re: [efloraofindia:85760] Rosaceae week : Rose from Kashmir-031011

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Beautiful On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Sending a photo of rose taken from Kashmir. Place : Mughal Gardens, Sreenagar, Kashmir Date : June 2009 Regards, Mani Nair -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and

Re: [efloraofindia:85761] Murdannia

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch Saurabh Ji. Thanks fo Sharing On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM, Saurabh Sawant mastermind@gmail.comwrote: Murdannia lanuginosa Kaas, Satara, Maharashtra September 2011 Canon EOS 400D + Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 -- Regards, Saurabh Sawant _ The foot feels the foot when it

Re: [efloraofindia:85765] Ceropegia

2011-10-03 Thread Balkar Arya
Amazing Catch Saurabh Ji On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Great Artistic snap Saurabh Ji Thanks for sharing Tanay On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Saurabh Sawant mastermind@gmail.comwrote: Ceropegia vincaefolia, Asclepiadaceae Kaas, Satara,

Re: [efloraofindia:85477] Re: Flora of Haryana: Cassia biflora from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar Haryana

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Valid Name for Cassia biflora now is *Senna* *pallida* (Vahl) H.S.Irwin Barneby. Some site consider both Cassia bifloa and Senna polyphylla synonym but these are different And I could find much information Senna Biflora: Deciduous to semi-deciduous shrub, up to 6 to 8 feet tall (1.8-2.4 m), 3 to

Re: [efloraofindia:85492] Thunbergia erecta alba

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
*Thunbergia erecta* cv. '*Alba*' Nice Catch Neha Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, This Thunbergia erecta alba I photographed @ Pu La Despande Garden ( Japanese Garden ) , Pune Habit- Shrub Habitat- Planted

Re: [efloraofindia:85493] Re: Flora of Haryana: Asteraceae plant from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Tanks Neha Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: I think, yr Id is correct sir- *Coreopsis auriculata. Regards Neha -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85494] Re: Creeper for ID : 011011 : AK-2

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
: Gurcharan ji, Balkar ji and Tanay, Thanks for the id. I saw this creeper for the first time so had no clue as to what it could be. Regards, Aarti On Oct 1, 6:28 pm, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: I think id of Tanay is Right On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Re: [efloraofindia:85498] High Altitude Artemisia- Artemisia macrocephala

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Pics of Lake and Plant On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: absolutely a beauty Regards Bhagyashri On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you! Prashant Ji for sharing wonderful photos and information. With

Re: [efloraofindia:85500] Flora of Haryana: Bixa orellana from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Pics Nidhan Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: @Nidhanji very beautiful pics especially the pollens Regards Bhagyashri On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, I am also attaching mine pics of the same

Re: [efloraofindia:85501] For ID 021011- some Rotala sp. ?

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
I am Agree with your id Dinesh Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: This must be false heather. *Cuphea hyssopifolia*, native of Central America, cultivated elsewhere as ornamental. Flower colour ranges from pink to white. Regards. Dinesh On

Re: [efloraofindia:85503] Re: Flora of Haryana: Cassia biflora from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar Haryana

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Valid Name for Cassia biflora now is *Senna* *pallida

Re: [efloraofindia:85505] Senna polyphylla from Delhi University Campus

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir for showing these lovely Pics. In the light of this information i am also searching my pics for correction. On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Very beautiful close up Regards Bhagyashri On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM, Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:85508] Water Lily- from Rajarhat

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Nymphaea sp On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Great !! Tanay On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 6:12 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya shnt...@gmail.comwrote: Hi sharing the shot of a Water Lily from Rajarhat marshes of Kolkata outskirts. HAPPY DURGA PUJA regards

Re: [efloraofindia:85510] KLEINHOVIA HOSPITA

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely Pics Col Bimal Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Col Bimal Sarkar colbimalsar...@yahoo.comwrote: Dear Friend, Attaching an image of *Kleinhovia hospita.*I saw this plant in the campus of the palace of Maharaja of Cooch Behar.I have recorded some 4 types of

Re: [efloraofindia:85512] PSILOTUM NUDUM

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks a lot Col Bimal Ji for sharing a picture of a Pteridophyta. On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM, Col Bimal Sarkar colbimalsar...@yahoo.comwrote: Dear Friend, Pachmarhi is a paradise for botanists.During my stay at Pachmarhi at different times I met lot many botanists and

Re: [efloraofindia:85515] 02102011GS1 Polygonum sp. for ID from Mussoorie Chakrata Road

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
From description of Flora Simlensis it seems to be P recumbens as suggested by Prashant Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Gurcharan Singh ji, Could this be *Polygonum recumbens*? I had also spotted the similar plant on the Road side on the way

Re: [efloraofindia:85521] Kigelia africana

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice catch!! lovely Flower Neha Ji On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: This Sausage Tree I photographed @ Empress garden, Pune. Habitat- Planted Dated- 12 June 11. Regards Neha Singh -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and

Re: [efloraofindia:85523] Flora of Chakrata: 30092011-BS-2:Asteraceae sp (may be Prenanthes sp) for id from Chakrata Kalsi road

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All after alot of search i could

Re: [efloraofindia:85564] Rosaceae Week: Alchemilla trollii from Kashmir

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Sir beginning with a less known plant. Hope for the great response in Rosaceae Week. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 6:59 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Alchemilla trollii from Kashmir, growing commonly in Kashmir above altitudes of 2500 m. Photographed on June 19, 2010 from

Re: [efloraofindia:85567] Rosaceae Week: Chaenomeles japonica from Kashmir

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Gorgeous Catch Sir!!! Thanks for Sharing On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Chaenomeles* *japonica* (Thunb.) Lindley ex Spach, Hist. Nat. Vég. 2: 159. 1834. Syn: *Pyrus japonica* Thunb. Common names: Japanese quince, flowering quince Small shrub up

Re: [efloraofindia:85583] Rosaceae Week: Duchesnea indica from Kashmir

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice Catch Sir On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:47 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Duchesnea indica (Andrews) Focke, H. G. A. Engler K. A. E. Prantl, Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(3):33. 1888 Syn: *Fragaria indica* Andrews Common names: *false strawberry*, *Indian-strawberry*, *mock

Re: [efloraofindia:85584] Rosaceae Week: Prinsepia utilis from Shimla

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Prinsepia

Re: [efloraofindia:85585] Rosaceae Week : Rubus ellipticus from Shimla

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Rubus ellipticus From Shimla -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana

Re: [efloraofindia:85586] Rosaceae Week: Potentilla nepalensis from Chakrata

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
:20 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Potentilla nepalensis From Chakrata -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany

Re: [efloraofindia:85587] Rosaceae Week : Potentilla fulgens Wall. ex Hook. from Chakrata

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All *Potentilla fulgens* Wall. ex Hook. From Chakrata -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:85590] Rosaceae Week : Double delight rose

2011-10-02 Thread Balkar Arya
Lovely On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Sending a photo of Rose. Place : Dombivli Date : July 2010 Cultivar name : Double Delight Regards, Mani -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G

Re: [efloraofindia:85196] Creeper for ID : 011011 : AK-2

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Any cuscuta sp On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Taken at Pahalgam, Kashmir on the 8th of Sept, 2011. Tiny white flowers resembling bells, creeper was growing on another tree. Pahalgam is at a height of 2740 metres above sea level. Aarti --

Re: [efloraofindia:85235] efloraindia: 011011 BRS 50

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice catch of inflorescence Rathinasabapathy Ji On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Pl. find the attached file contain flower of Sicklebush (* Dichrostachys cinerea).* Location NBNP Garden, Anaikatti. Coimbatore Dist., Thanks B.

Re: [efloraofindia:85240] efloraindia: 011011 BRS53

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Sir Agreed On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I hope Chenopodium album -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [efloraofindia:85241] efloraindia: 011011 BRS51

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Sir We use seeds of this genera to show its embryo to students On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Tropaeolum californicum, the Garden Nasturtium -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

Re: [efloraofindia:85243] efloraindia: 011011 BRS 49

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Sir I think recent name is *Kigelia* *africana* (Lam.) Benth On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes nice hanging flowers -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj,

Re: [efloraofindia:85245] Pedicularis cheilanthifolia

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice One Prashant Ji On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, This is yet another interesting herb photographed near Turtuk, Ladakh. Bot. name: *Pedicularis cheilanthifolia *Family: Scrophulariaceae Date/Time: 18-09-2011/ 02:00PM * *Ref:

Re: [efloraofindia:85273] Rosaceae Week: October 3 to 9, 2011

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Very Good Starting Sir, This information is necessary particularly for new members as you rightly said. Hope this episode will be another landmark in history of the Group. On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends Please prepare for another Week

[efloraofindia:85293] Flora of Haryana: Costus sp from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Dear All Sharing pics of Costus sp from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar No flowers i think it is difficult to id the sp without flowers Can it be C speciosus pls id Thanks -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:85317] identification no011011sn3

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
I think you are right Satish Ji On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Satish Nikam satish_ni...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear All, I am sure this is Sonki(Senecio bombayensis).Flowering all over the place now.Kindly validate. date/time:aug11 location:mulshi,pune habitat:wild plant

Re: [efloraofindia:85318] VALMIKI : THE OBSERVER OF NATURE 50

2011-10-01 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Col Bimal ji for showing Kali mirch On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Col Bimal Sarkar colbimalsar...@yahoo.comwrote: Dear Friend, Attaching the image of the 50th member of the series.Valmiki mentioned this plant as MARICHA .Scientifically it is *Piper nigrum.*The

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