Re: [efloraofindia:429924] Creeper for ID

2022-08-09 Thread Lakshmi Devi Nair
://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/2/5273 >> >> On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:31:26 PM UTC+1 JM Garg wrote: >> >>> Hi, Lakshmi ji, >>> Can you show side view of the flower showing calyx? >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J. M.

[efloraofindia:385229] Re: Caladium for ID

2021-05-09 Thread Lakshmi Devi Nair
Thank you, Peter’ji. Will definitely correct the Nursery if I visit them again. On Sunday, 9 May 2021, Peter J MATTHEWS wrote: > Dear Devi Nair et al, > > I would rate this as C. affinis var. jenningsii, especially since it is > circulating as an ornamental in a nursery. > >

[efloraofindia:384164] Re: Flower for ID

2021-04-30 Thread Lakshmi Devi Nair
Garg wrote: > >> May be *Colocasia esculenta* (L.) Schott >> <https://efloraofindia.com/species/a---l/ar/araceae/colocasia/colocasia-esculenta> >> as >> per images and details herein. >> >> -- Forwarded message - >> From: Devi Nair >> Da

[efloraofindia:383715] Re: Flower for ID

2021-04-26 Thread Lakshmi Devi Nair
Thank you, Garg’ji. On Monday, 26 April 2021, J.M. Garg wrote: > May be *Colocasia esculenta* (L.) Schott > <https://efloraofindia.com/species/a---l/ar/araceae/colocasia/colocasia-esculenta> > as > per images and details herein. > > -- Forwarded message ---

[efloraofindia:328688] Re: Prosopis variety

2019-08-31 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Rakesh’ji and Majadeshwar’ji. On Friday, 30 August 2019, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Mahadeswara ji > > -- > With regards, > J. M. Garg > > On Thu 29 Aug, 2019, 10:44 AM Mahadeswara, wrote: > >> *I*n all probabilities it is *Prosopis cineraria**. *Common name: >> Khejri Tree •

[efloraofindia:321022] Re: Parkia varieties

2019-05-04 Thread Devi Nair
ies/id/ > 11480086/synonym/11747822 > > We do not have the above species so far in efi site as per > https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a-- > -l/f/fabaceae/parkia > > -- > With regards, > J. M. Garg > > On Sun 28 Apr, 2019, 11:42 AM Devi Nair, wrote: &g

[efloraofindia:320564] Parkia varieties

2019-04-28 Thread Devi Nair
Dear Members, I have seen some pictures and discussions on Eflora about Parkia trees. My confusion is whether Parkia biglandulosa and Parkia biglobosa are the same. If not how can one differentiate? Also are the seeds of both types edible? Thank you, Devi. -- You received this message

[efloraofindia:307818] Re: Wild flower 03 for ID

2018-10-15 Thread Devi Nair
a diffusa > <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/m---z/r/rubiaceae/oldenlandia/oldenlandia-diffusa> > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Devi Nair > Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 at 10:25 > Subject: [efloraofindia:304788] Re: Wild flower 03 for ID &

[efloraofindia:307233] Re: Crotalaria species?

2018-10-09 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Gargi’ji. Looks closest to Crotalaria bifaria to me. On Tuesday, 9 October 2018, J.M. Garg wrote: > Pl. check comparative images at https://sites.google.com/ > site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/f/fabaceae/crotalaria > > -- Forwarded message ----- > From: De

[efloraofindia:307060]

2018-10-06 Thread Devi Nair
Dear Members, For ID. Date: 28/09/19 Location : Jawalagiri (near Hosur) Altitude : 997 ASL Habitat. : wild Attached are the front, back views and flower of the plant. It see,ed peculiar in the sense the right of the leaves seems to present the back of the flower. Thanks, Devi. -- You

[efloraofindia:306535] Re: Wild flower 03 for ID

2018-10-01 Thread Devi Nair
---z/m/molluginaceae/mollugo/mollugo-pentaphylla> >> as >> per comparative images at ‎Mollugo >> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/m---z/m/molluginaceae/mollugo> >> >> -- Forwarded message - >> From: Devi Nair >> Date: Sun,

[efloraofindia:306438] Re: Most Active Posters in Sept.'18

2018-10-01 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you , Garg’ji . Congratulations and thanks to all the contributors for the enriching posts and photos. On Monday, 1 October 2018, J.M. Garg wrote: > Most Active Posters in Sept.'18 are as below: > > me (1011) > Saroj Kumar Kasaju (490) > [image: image.png] > Ushadi (404) > Dr Pankaj

[efloraofindia:305799] Re: Wildflower 04

2018-09-25 Thread Devi Nair
Garg > > > A vaginallis L. Prostrate, pods in pair falcate, glabrous > > On Tue, Sep 25, 2018, 8:18 PM J.M. Garg wrote: > >> Forwarding again for id pl >> >> -- Forwarded message - >> From: Devi Nair >> Date: Wed 19 Sep, 2018, 8:

[efloraofindia:305315] Re: Argyreia species for id

2018-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
a lot > of field work.) > > Prashant Awale, and Satish Phadke, and Pankaj Kumar . to name few > > they all dont use fancy cameras, Anurag used a small handheld > > point and shoot, Prashant uses something handy also. > > > > you will do well > > good luck >

[efloraofindia:305310] Re: Argyreia species for id

2018-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
available at *Argyreia* >>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/cl/convolvulaceae/argyreia> >>> as >>> per comparative images. >>> >>> *Earlier feedback:* >>> *seems to be Argyreia sericea* >>> *do you by any cha

[efloraofindia:305262] Re: Cryptolepis buchananii Schultes

2018-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
di > > Thanks, Ushadi, > Certainly from Apocyanaceae > https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/a/apocynaceae > Pl. check Ushadi id. If not OK, than you can check comparative images at > the above link. - from me > > > -- Forwarded me

[efloraofindia:305213] Re: Fabaceae--Wildflower 04

2018-09-20 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you. Would like to ID it too. On Friday, 21 September 2018, J.M. Garg wrote: > No, this is different. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Devi Nair > Date: Thu 20 Sep, 2018, 8:16 PM > Subject: Re: Wildflower 04 > To: J.M. Garg > > > Dear

[efloraofindia:305034] Re: Tree for ID

2018-09-19 Thread Devi Nair
essor > Department of Botany > Dr. SRK Govt. Arts College > Affiliated to Pondicherry University > Yanam - 533 464 (Andhra Pradesh) > UT of Puducherry, India > Ph:+91 9244214784; 7010531542 > > > On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 9:58:02 AM GMT+5:30, J.M. Garg < > jmga..

[efloraofindia:304927] Re: Grass/ Herb/ fern for ID

2018-09-18 Thread Devi Nair
ndia:303926] Grass/ Herb for ID > To: jmgarg1 > > > Not a grass. Looks more like a fern. > > On Sat, Sep 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM J.M. Garg wrote: > >> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >> >> -- Forwarded message -- >> From: Dev

[efloraofindia:304925] Re: Wildflower for ID 04

2018-09-18 Thread Devi Nair
gt; > On Tue 18 Sep, 2018, 10:34 AM Devi Nair, wrote: > >> Dear Members, >> >> For ID. >> >> Date: 06/09/18 >> >> Location : Jawalagiri (near Hosur) >> Altitude : 997 ASL >> Habitat. : wild >> >> >> >> >&

[efloraofindia:304842] Re: Wild flower 03 for ID

2018-09-17 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you Mahadeshwar’ji. I do not have any more photos as of now. On Monday, 17 September 2018, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Mahadeswara ji > > On Mon 17 Sep, 2018, 10:48 AM Mahadeswara, wrote: > >> *Mollugo* species. Any close up photos of flowers and foliage ? >> >> On Sunday, September 16,

[efloraofindia:304743] Wild flower 03 for ID

2018-09-16 Thread Devi Nair
Dear Members, For ID. Date: 06/09/18 Location : Jawalagiri (near Hosur) Altitude : 997 ASL Habitat. : wild The last picture is of the same plant when dried. Thank you. Devi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To

[efloraofindia:304079] Wildflower for ID

2018-09-07 Thread Devi Nair
Dear Members, For ID. Date: 06/09/18 Location : Jawalagiri (near Hosur) Altitude : 997 ASL Habitat. : wild Thank you. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[efloraofindia:303607] Re: Flowering plant for ID

2018-08-31 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Viplav’ji. On Saturday, 1 September 2018, vipl...@gmail.com wrote: > > *Rotheca serrata* (L.) Steane & Mabb. [*Lamiaceae*]. > > Best wishes, Viplav > > El sáb., 1 sept. 2018 a las 7:05, Devi Nair () > escribió: > >> Dear Members, >> >&

[efloraofindia:296752] Re: Tree for ID

2018-06-07 Thread Devi Nair
article > <http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/tree-talk-a-dear-old-friend-a-healer-a-sacred-soul-many-facets-of-arjuna-tree-3739624/> > . > > Best wishes, Viplav > > El mié., 6 jun. 2018 a las 11:44, Devi Nair () > escribió: > >> Thank you, Dinesh'ji, Viplav'ji.

[efloraofindia:271487] Re: Creeper for ID

2017-06-27 Thread Devi Nair
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','indiantreepix@googlegroups.com');>> > Cc: Devi Nair <tcld...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com');>> > > > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > Please c

[efloraofindia:270939] Re: Creeper for ID

2017-06-19 Thread Devi Nair
parative images at Dioscorea >> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/d/dioscoreaceae/dioscorea> >> particularly >> similar species like *Dioscorea kamoonensis* Kunth >> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/d/dioscore

[efloraofindia:259521] Re: Beans for ID

2016-12-19 Thread Devi Nair
<jmga...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jmga...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >> >> Some earlier relevant feedback: >> >> *Macrotyloma uniflorum* - from Anil Bhuktar ji >> >> Thank yo

[efloraofindia:258272] Re: Beans for ID

2016-12-05 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Sir. This is very different from Horse gram, much bigger. Same family? On Monday, 5 December 2016, Anil Bhuktar <asbhuk...@gmail.com> wrote: > *Macrotyloma uniflorum* > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 1:01 PM, Devi Nair <tcld...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'

[efloraofindia:242114] Re: Plant for ID

2016-04-21 Thread Devi Nair
l.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Hi, Santhan ji, >>> It does not seem to match with images of *Artemisia japonica* Thunb. >>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/ar/asteraceae/artemisia/artemisia-japonica> >>> (syn. >>&

[efloraofindia:239885] Re: Botanical name doubt

2016-02-22 Thread Devi Nair
of the 'star >>> trees' is Acacia ferruginea. .Hence for me there is no doubt that Banni >>> is Acacia ferruginea. In Tamil Nadu many people call Prosopis >>> cineraria as Vanni. In Kannada it is known as Perumbai. It is the state >>> tree of Rajasthan.

[efloraofindia:239836] Re: Botanical name doubt

2016-02-20 Thread Devi Nair
tar >> trees' is Acacia ferruginea. .Hence for me there is no doubt that Banni >> is Acacia ferruginea. In Tamil Nadu many people call Prosopis >> cineraria as Vanni. In Kannada it is known as Perumbai. It is the state >> tree of Rajasthan. >> >> O

[efloraofindia:239835] Re: Botanical name doubt

2016-02-20 Thread Devi Nair
> tree of Rajasthan. > > On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 3:45 PM, J.M. Garg <jmga...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jmga...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. >> >> -- Forwarded message --

[efloraofindia:239681] Re: Botanical name doubt

2016-02-16 Thread Devi Nair
'cvml','jmga...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. >> >> -- Forwarded message -- >> From: Devi Nair <tcld...@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com');>> >

[efloraofindia:239530] Botanical name doubt

2016-02-11 Thread Devi Nair
Hi, I would like to know the correct name of Vanni/ Banni tree which is considered as one of the "star trees". I have come across various names including Prosopis cineraria, Prosopis spicigera, Acaia ferruginea etc. and am quite confused! Thanks and regards, Devi. -- You received this

[efloraofindia:235584] Re: Tree for ID

2015-11-07 Thread Devi Nair
Usha di, I had got some saplings from Mssrf, Wayanad, from which the labels went missing after pIanting. I did however have a list of the names and by googling them found the right match. On Saturday, 7 November 2015, Ushadi Micromini <microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: > MS Devi Nair

[efloraofindia:235603] Re: Tree for ID

2015-11-07 Thread Devi Nair
Planted them about 3 years ago. They have grown about 6' to 8'. On Saturday, 7 November 2015, Ushadi Micromini <microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: > great > > so how big are the saplings now and how long since you planted them? > > usha di > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 a

[efloraofindia:235545] Re: Tree for ID

2015-11-06 Thread Devi Nair
I found out the name. It is Pterospermum rubiginosum. Thanks & regards, Devi. On Saturday, 7 November 2015, J.M. Garg <jmga...@gmail.com> wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Devi Nair <tcld...@gmail.co

[efloraofindia:229698] Re: Abelmoschus?

2015-08-14 Thread Devi Nair
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[efloraofindia:229667] Re: Abelmoschus?

2015-08-14 Thread Devi Nair
-- From: Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); Date: 10 August 2015 at 12:01 Subject: [efloraofindia:229441] Abelmoschus? To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','indiantreepix@googlegroups.com'); Attached is the pic

[efloraofindia:225548] Re: Wild plant for ID

2015-06-06 Thread Devi Nair
but flowers are not... so .. would love to see the flower close up and approximate size of the leaves . please thanks usha di. On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote: Seen on the highway, close to Nanjangud

[efloraofindia:225553] Re: Wild plant for ID

2015-06-06 Thread Devi Nair
:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','indiantreepix@googlegroups.com'); wrote: Hi, This is the Devil's Claw [Martynia annua] - a weed, a native of Mexico naturalised in India. With regards, Neil Soares. -- *From:* Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com

[efloraofindia:206088] Herb for ID

2014-11-13 Thread Devi Nair
This was posted in another group, of which I am a member, for ID. Apparently used in the N.E. and said to reduce B.P. Regards and thanks, Devi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[efloraofindia:200091] Re: Chenopodium?

2014-09-10 Thread Devi Nair
, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote: I got this from a nursery where I was told it is some

[efloraofindia:200093] Re: Chenopodium?

2014-09-10 Thread Devi Nair
...@gmail.com wrote: This photograph resembles to Rumex hastatus- an acidic tasting weed,indicator of heavy grazing.The leaves can be made ino chutney. On the left side the pot shows Oxalis again a sour tasting herb. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:23 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D

[efloraofindia:200132] Re: Chenopodium?

2014-09-10 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Gurucharan'ji. I tasted a leaf, it's very sour. Will wait for it to flower and then send you further pictures for confirmation. Regards, Devi. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Devi Nair ji My conclusion was based on habit (somewhat

[efloraofindia:199622] Re: Grass for ID

2014-09-05 Thread Devi Nair
. -- Forwarded message -- From: Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); Date: 22 August 2014 14:30 Subject: [efloraofindia:197945] Grass for ID To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

[efloraofindia:198508] Re: Caladium for ID

2014-08-25 Thread Devi Nair
-- From: Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); Date: 10 August 2014 11:55 Subject: [efloraofindia:196206] Caladium for ID To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','indiantreepix@googlegroups.com'); Got

[efloraofindia:197847] Re: For ID

2014-08-21 Thread Devi Nair
sinuata*. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:04 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote: Growing in wasteland. Someone has posted for ID in another group. Thanks and regards, Devi. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[efloraofindia:196396] Re: Caladium for ID

2014-08-11 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you very much. Is it medicinal? On Monday, August 11, 2014, Promila Chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com wrote: It is Maranta leuconeura kerchoveana. Promila On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 11:55 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote

[efloraofindia:196407] Re: Caladium for ID

2014-08-11 Thread Devi Nair
I do have some Maranta's and this one looks different. More like a Caladium. On Monday, August 11, 2014, Promila Chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com wrote: No idea Devi Ji. Promila On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 4:48 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld

Re: [efloraofindia:191009] Konkan, May 2014 :: Requesting ID of this shrub :: 29MAY2014 :: ARK-16

2014-06-14 Thread Devi Nair
Could it be Tephrosia purpurea? Kolinjil in Malayalam. On Saturday, June 14, 2014, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: Indigofera tinctoria to me, Fabaceae Please mention flowering time and habitat Is it

[efloraofindia:182780] Re: Plant for ID

2014-02-28 Thread Devi Nair
,'cvml','vipl...@gmail.com');wrote: *Turnera ulmifolia* L. [Passifloraceae]. Best wishes, Viplav El 27 de febrero de 2014, 11:51, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','tcld...@gmail.com'); escribió: Wild flower seen in Urban garden, Calicut, Kerala. Thanks

[efloraofindia:165327] Re: Seedling for ID

2013-09-11 Thread Devi Nair
slightly larger saplings for comparison. With regards, Neil Soares. -- *From:* Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'tcld...@gmail.com'); *To:* efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com javascript:_e

[efloraofindia:164071] Clover/oxalis

2013-08-31 Thread Devi Nair
I find a lot of confusion regarding the identity of Clover and Oxalis. Many lay-people use this synonymously and I am confused. 'Google Guru' tells me they are different. Would appreciate some clarification on this. Thanks and regards, Devi. -- You received this message because you are

[efloraofindia:159243] Re: Looking for help on preventing erosion.

2013-07-03 Thread Devi Nair
in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: *Devi Nair* tcld...@gmail.com Date: 27 June 2013 21:13 Subject: [efloraofindia:158661] Looking for help on preventing erosion. To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Hi, Would appreciate some tips on indigenous

[efloraofindia:158661] Looking for help on preventing erosion.

2013-06-27 Thread Devi Nair
Hi, Would appreciate some tips on indigenous plants (other than Vetiver) that can help prevent erosion . Thanks, Devi -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[efloraofindia:152981] Re: flowering tree for ID

2013-04-27 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you, Prashant'ji. On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Prashant Awale wrote: Check for *Tamilnadia uliginosa*. Regards Prashant* * On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:33 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote: Location: Bandipur forest Date: 26/04

[efloraofindia:152982] Re: herb for iD

2013-04-27 Thread Devi Nair
Thank you. It must be because we had got some bird seed! On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Nidhan Singh wrote: This looks like *Carthamus tinctorius*, the safflower On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'tcld...@gmail.com'); wrote: Location

Re: [efloraofindia:105300] wildflower for ID

2012-01-25 Thread Devi Nair
25, 2012 at 11:09 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Giby'ji, Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately the pictures I have do not show the leaves clearly. Will need to try and get fresh ones when I travel that way again. Once the plant stops flowering it blends in with the rest

Re: [efloraofindia:105232] wildflower for ID

2012-01-24 Thread Devi Nair
species of *Abrus *of Fabaceae family. Most probably *Abrus precatorius.* I wish to see picture of leaves if you have the same. Regards, Giby On 24 January 2012 20:18, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Seen in the Wayanad/ Bandipur Sanctuary. A small leafless shrub covered with flowers

Re: [efloraofindia:105244] wildflower for ID

2012-01-24 Thread Devi Nair
! Regards, Devi. On 25 January 2012 10:31, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Devi ji, I could see some leaves in the background. Would you try get a picture of those available leaves. Regards, Giby On 25 January 2012 07:15, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Hi

Re: [efloraindia:97437] Request for tree ID

2011-12-03 Thread Devi Nair
of flowering of *Salix tetrasperma* The lower surface of leaves of *Salix tetrasperma* is silvery white which you might like to check. Attaching my pictures of *S.tetrasperma* from Wai Maharashtra for comparison. On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: The pictures

Re: [efloraindia:97326] Request for tree ID

2011-12-02 Thread Devi Nair
Was it on the banks of any river. The typical habitat of *Salix tetrasperma.* But personally your pictures do not look like Salix tetrasperma to me(Though they appear to be some Salix species) On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Is this some kind of Acacia ? Date/Time

Re: [efloraindia:94909] Clove bean

2011-11-14 Thread Devi Nair
Regards, Giby On 14 November 2011 13:18, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, This an edible variety of Ipomoea. I think it's Muricata also known as Clove Bean. The person who gave me the seed said it's called called Nithya Vazhutana in Malayalam. *Date/Time-* November, 2011

[efloraindia:94509] Re: [efloraofindia:77668] Magnolia

2011-11-13 Thread Devi Nair
to prevent fall of buds. This is available in agro-chemicals shop. On 12 November 2011 17:45, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com Date: 20 August 2011 08:47

[efloraofindia:82566] Cucumber ID

2011-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
Recently I got a small oval pale green cucumber from Wayanad. It looked very much like a Chow-chow/ Chayote without the ridges but tasted like cucumber and had similar seeds. Unfortunately in my hurry to taste it I neglected to take a picture and I had just the one! I did find a picture which is

Re: [efloraofindia:82704] Cucumber ID

2011-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Recently I got a small oval pale green cucumber from Wayanad. It looked very much like a Chow-chow/ Chayote without the ridges but tasted like cucumber and had similar seeds

[efloraofindia:74282] Dashapushpam

2011-07-16 Thread Devi Nair
The month of Karkkidakam has started today as per the Malayalam calendar. This is the wettest month of the season and the ten sacred flowers, 'Dashapushpam', are given a lot of importance in rituals. This is because it is also the season when a lot of illnesses surface due to the damp weather.

Re: [efloraofindia:47864] Flower for ID

2010-09-21 Thread Devi Nair
. Regards-- Ken. -- *From:* Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.com *To:* Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com *Cc:* indiantreepix@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Sun, September 19, 2010 9:12:46 PM *Subject:* Re: [efloraofindia:47689] Flower for ID This is 'Fragrant Clerodendrum

Re: [efloraofindia:47613] Success!

2010-09-19 Thread Devi Nair
*YES!* Nux Vomica. After some research I got to know that the seeds need to be at least 6 months old before they can be sprouted successfully, which also explained the mystery why the numerous seeds under the tree never sprouted or produced saplings. I was told by an old *Mali* at the Forest

Re: [efloraofindia:31902] Indian Laburnum in flower

2010-04-10 Thread Devi Nair
to see the quality and density of the inflorescence nice shot!!! Regards Tanay On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: This is last year's picture of the flowering Laburnum in my house at Bangalore. It has started blooming again now just after we harvested last

Re: [efloraofindia:30541] Star Fruit {Averrhoa Carambola}

2010-03-23 Thread Devi Nair
as Anapulichii. On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 10:14 AM, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: Picture taken in March 2010 at Kozhikode, Kerala. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carambola Some Thai recipes using Star Fruit herehttp://thaifood.about.com/od/introtothaicooking/ss

[efloraofindia:29087] Tree for ID

2010-03-07 Thread Devi Nair
*Date/Time-* march 5th, 2010, Mid morning. *Location- Bandipur Forest on Kerala/ Karnataka border *Habitat- Wild *Plant Habit- Tree *Flowers Size/ Colour/ - medium size, white I am unable to attach the pics. because of the size restriction. Since I'm not very computer savvy, I am not sure

[efloraofindia:27996] Dioscorea Bulbifera

2010-02-19 Thread Devi Nair
I would like some advice on the vine Dioscorea Bulbifera. Recently I got two air potatoes and they have already started to sprout even though I am yet to plant them. I read on many websites that it is an extremely invasive creeper and can even kill trees. If so I would 'nt want to plant it. Since

Re: [efloraofindia:27950] For ID please: Tree Spinach?

2010-02-18 Thread Devi Nair
, Devi Nair tcld...@gmail.com wrote: This photo is of an edible plant which I took in Wayanad. It's locally known as cabbage leaf. I saw a similar picture here http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2007/10/tree-spinach-chenopodium-giganteum.htmlwhere it's called Chenopodium Giganteum. Any local

[efloraofindia:26933] Devadaru tree : request for pix.

2010-01-29 Thread Devi Nair
I would appreciate it if any of the members could post pictures of the 'real' Devadaru [ Deodar] tree. I am looking for saplings and what one of the nurseries had to offer looked like the ordinary Christmas tree which is so common in urban gardens. A picture would be useful in identifying the