Mushrooms in Kukkarahalli Kere
When I was walking in Kukkarahalli Kere last Sunday, I got to see many varieties of Mushrooms growing in the…
10 years ago
Wild Plant and Flowers
Crepe Ginger
I came across this unusual and attractive plant growing wild in Padubidiri. The other common name of Crepe Ginger is…
10 years ago
Vishnukranthi – Dwarf Morning Glory
Every garden big or small must make space for this enchanting plant. As the name Vishnukranthi - Dwarf Morning Glory…
11 years ago
Lollipop Climber – Mahalingana Balli
Mahalingana Balli or Lollipop Climber is a perennial climber native to rainforests and dry rainforests. It is also known as…
11 years ago
Brihati
Brihati grows wild throughout India. Brihati is a prickly shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 mtrs and belongs…
11 years ago
Uttareni – Apamarga Patram
Common names of this perennial herb in English are Prickly chaff, Rough chaff, Devil's horse whip, in Sanskrit it is…
11 years ago
Durva Grass – Bermuda Grass – Cynodon Dactylon
Botanical name of Bermuda Grass popularly known as Durva Grass / Patra in India is Cynodon dactylon. It belongs to…
11 years ago
Devil’s Claw
I came across this interesting plant on the way to Ghati Subramanya. Plant Summary: Common Names are Unicorn Plant, Tiger…
11 years ago
Oxalis
This edible weed / herb belong to the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae. Oxalis grows all around the world except in the…
12 years ago
Lion’s Ear
Plant Summary: Lion’s ear is an annual and is found growing wildly in the Cauvery bank area. In Kannada it…
14 years ago
Wild Turmeric
One of the many treasures that are hidden in the Western Ghats and Himalayas is the wild turmeric. These treasures…
14 years ago
Solanum Dulcamara
Plant Summary: Found this creeper growing wild near the steps leading to Pearl Valley. The rare combination of purple petals…
15 years ago
Asthisrinkhala Plant – Edible stemmed vine plant
I found this plant growing healthily and wildly taking support of a tree in Karighatta hill. The botanical name of…
15 years ago
Desert Petunia
Generally weeds are very annoying and we keep uprooting them and throwing away but I am so glad that I…
16 years ago
Bicolor Persian Violet
Bicolor Persian Violet plant has names, which are as beautiful as the flowers in Kannada it is known as “Dodda…
16 years ago