Davana – Artemisia pallens – Indian Wormwood
Davana is an aromatic herb sold, tied as bunches by the flower sellers. Davana and Maruga / Majorma bunches sell…
11 years ago
Perennials
Oleander – Kanagale
I am really amazed about my childhood memories revolving around plants and trees! I remember plucking two leaves of Kanagale…
11 years ago
Four O Clock Flowers – Sanje Mallige
Sanje” means evening in Kannada and “Mallige” means Jasmine. Since the flowers bloom at around four in the evenings and…
11 years ago
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda flower has a beautiful Tamil name Krishna Kireedam meaning the crown of Lord Krishna. The name is very apt…
11 years ago
Rose Plant
Roses are loved by one and all across genders and age. We cannot imagine Mughal Badshah Akbar without a red…
11 years ago
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend…
12 years ago
Pitcher Plant
Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see…
12 years ago
Nasturtium
Plant Summary: Botanical name of Nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus belonging to the family Tropaeolaceae. It is also known as Indian…
12 years ago
Baby Sun Rose
Baby Sun Rose is also known as Ice Plant, Heartleaf Iceplant, and Dew Plant . Botanical name is Aptenia cordifolia…
13 years ago
Asparagus Fern
The foliage of this plant is one my favorite for arranging flowers. The long flowing stems with bushy needle-like leaves…
14 years ago
Anthurium
Plant Summary: Anthurium flowers are colorful and their foliage is very attractive making them the most popular ornamental plant in…
14 years ago
Rajanigandha
Plant Summary: Polianthes tuberose is the botanical name of Rajanigandha and the other common names are Mexican tuberose, Sugandaraja (Kannada),…
14 years ago
Nandi Battalu
I remember my grandmother preparing Kadige / Kajal / Eye liner using the petals of Nandi Battalu flower. She would…
14 years ago
Crossandra
In Kannada and Tamil Crossandra it is known as Kanakambara. It is very common in South India for the women…
14 years ago
Candle Bush
Picture of Candle Bush photographed in Masinagudi Plant Summary: Candle Bush adds an interesting character to the landscape with their…
15 years ago
Madagascan Periwinkle
Madagascan Periwinkle is a hardy, moderate growing and easy to care plant. It can grow up to 2 feet, but…
17 years ago