The other common name of Lantana is Shrub Verbena. It is known as Kasooti hoo, Kaadu jola, Chaduranga in Kannada and Raimuniya in Hindi. The botanical name is Lantana camara and belongs to Verbenaceae … [Read more...]
Clustered Summer Gentian
I was surprised and delighted when I spotted Clustered Summer Gentian in Wenlock Downs, Ooty. Surprised because I had read that they are found only in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Uttarakhand at … [Read more...]
Hibiscus
Every house with a garden in South India will have a Hibiscus plant. The flowers are plucked in the morning and are arranged aesthetically in the Pooja Room. Botanical name is Hibiscus … [Read more...]
Allamanda
Public gardens are incomplete without this plant. Allamanda is a very attractive plant that catches your eye instantly and becomes a center of attraction in any garden. Allamanda is a native of South … [Read more...]
Oleander – Kanagale
I am really amazed about my childhood memories revolving around plants and trees! I remember plucking two leaves of Kanagale and putting them together and pulling it in and out, which would make a … [Read more...]
Nandi Battalu
I remember my grandmother preparing Kadige / Kajal / Eye liner using the petals of Nandi Battalu flower. She would say the continuous use of this Kadige would be good for the health of the … [Read more...]
