Rubber Tree
The other common name of Rubber Tree are Para Rubber Tree, Sharinga Tree, Seringueira. The botanical name is Hevea brasiliensis.
7 months ago
Goodness of Nature
Soursop Tree – Graviola Tree
Other common names of Soursop is Graviola and Guyabano. In Kannada it is known as Mullu Rama Phala and Lakshmana…
9 months ago
Avocado – Butter Fruit
Another popular name of Avocado is Butter Fruit. The botanical name of this subtropical tree is Persea americana and belongs…
1 year ago
Turmeric
The most discussed rhizomatous herb in recent times is the Turmeric. The status of Turmeric in India is high, the…
4 years ago
Blackberry
When Greek Yogurt is part of a breakfast buffet, you inevitably look for fruits to go with it. If they…
4 years ago
Pear
Common names of Pear are Common Pear, European Pear, Bhutan Pear. In Hindi it is known as Nashpati, in Kashmiri…
5 years ago
Types of Mangoes
Come summer and we are spoilt for choice on the type of Mango to buy. The markets are flooded with…
6 years ago
Nutmeg
First time I saw Nutmegs hanging from trees was in Singapore Botanical Garden. In Kannada, it is known as Jakayi,…
6 years ago
Coriander
I cannot imagine cooking without Coriander leaves. I always end with a sprinkle of Coriander leaves on most of the…
6 years ago
Ridge Gourd
Ridge Gourd is known as Heerekayi in Kannada is a popular vegetable in South Indian cuisine. As children we would…
6 years ago
Cheese
Photograph smiles and Cheese have a lot in common. People being photographed who say Cheese seem to be smiling more…
7 years ago
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an annual and belongs to Fabaceae (pea) family. The botanical name is Trigonella foenum-graecum. Other common names are…
7 years ago
Spinach
The cartoon character Popeye, the sailor man and Spinach are synonyms to each other and kids are coaxed to eat…
7 years ago
Ramphal
Common names of Ramphal are Netted Custard Apple, Bullock's heart, Bull's heart. In Sanskrit it is Lavani, Krishnabija. Botanical name…
7 years ago
Capsicum
Common names of Capsicum are Sweet Pepper, Bell Pepper. In Hindi it is known as Shimla Mirch and in Kannada…
7 years ago
Drumstick Tree – Moringa Tree
You can see a drumstick tree growing in most of the houses in South India. The Drumstick is relished in…
7 years ago
Chayote Squash
The much loved Seemebadanekayi in South Karnataka is known as Chayote Squash. Most of us in South Karnataka would have…
8 years ago
Sapodilla – Sapota Tree – Chikoo Tree
Sapodilla is native of Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Now, it is grown in large quantities in South…
8 years ago
Chili Pepper
Chilies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. The varieties available in the market is mind boggling. Chilies are an…
8 years ago
Bitter Gourd
Most of us at one time in our life would have hated Bitter Gourd and some of us during the…
8 years ago