Prunella grandiflora (L.) Scholler, Fl. Barb. 140 1775. (Syn: Prunella alpina Timb.-Lagr. [Illegitimate]; Prunella grandiflora (L.) Jacq.; Prunella grandiflora var. alpina Nyman; Prunella grandiflora var. hastifolia (Brot.) Nyman; Prunella grandiflora var. incisa Lej. & Courtois; Prunella grandiflora subsp. pyrenaica (Gren. & Godr.) A.Bolòs & O.Bolòs; Prunella grandiflora var. pyrenaica Gren. & Godr.; Prunella hastata Spreng.; […]
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Prostanthera lasianthos (Cultivated- USA)
Prostanthera lasianthos Labill., Nov. Holl. Pl. 2: 18 1806. (Syn: Prostanthera lasianthos var. subcoriacea Benth.); E. & SE. Australia (From WCSP); Prostanthera lasianthos is a large shrub or small tree which is native to Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in Australia. The species is also known as Victorian Christmas Bush,[1] or […]
Prostanthera
Prostanthera lasianthos Labill.
Phlomis purpurea (Cultivated- USA)
Phlomis purpurea L., Sp. Pl. 585 1753. (syn: Phlomis ferruginea Mill.; Phlomis purpurea subsp. almeriensis (Pau) Losa & Rivas Goday ex Rivas Mart.; Phlomis purpurea var. almeriensis Pau; Phlomis purpurea subsp. purpurea ; Phlomis salviifolia Jacq.); Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae) Fortnight: Lamiaceae- Phlomis Purpurea subsp. purpurea from California-GSMAY92/95 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments […]
Ocimum kilimandscharicum × O. basilicum ‘Dark Opal’
Images by Dr.Gurcharan Singh(Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade) Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae) Fortnight: Lamiaceae Ocimum Ocimum kilimandscharicum × O. basilicum ‘Dark Opal’ from California-GSMAY82/85 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (3) Ocimum kilimandscharicum × O. basilicum ‘Dark Opal’ African blue basil Photographed from Mountain View, California
Moluccella laevis (Cultivated)
Moluccella laevis L., Sp. Pl. 587 1753. (syn: Lamium moluccella E.H.L.Krause; Molucca laevis (L.) Moench); Moluccella laevis (Bells-of-Ireland, Bells of Ireland, Molucca balmis, Shellflower, Shell flower) is a summer flowering annual, native to Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus. It is cultivated for its spikes of flowers. In the language of flowers, it represents luck. The […]
Moluccella
Moluccella laevis L.
Nurseries specialising in grasses and aquatic plants
Nurseries specialising in grasses and aquatic plants : 5 posts by 3 authors. I am looking for good nurseries, preferably located in the Eastern region (Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh), who have a good collection of indigenous and ornamental grasses and aquatic plants of the region. Please do let me know. I am also interested […]
Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’
Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae) Fortnight : Lamiaceae,Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ from California-GSMAY50/53 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (3) Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ cultivar with thick broader leaves cut along margins and deep purple blooms. Commonly planted in California. Lamiaceae & Verbenaceae Week: Lamiaceae, Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ from California: Lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek […]
Plant at Namprikdam upper Dzongu
Id assistance required : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1) Please identify this plant photographed in North Sikkim, Namprikdam upper Dzongu, April -2015 More details are required.
Dorystaechas hastata (Cultivated- USA)
Dorystaechas hastata Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth., Prodr. 12: 261 1848.; Lamiaceae (incl. Verbenaceae Fortnight: Lamiaceae-Dorystaechas hastata Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth. from UCBG-GSMAY30/33 : 2 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2) Dorystaechas hastata Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth., a plant from Turkey photographed from University of California Botanical Garden References: The Plant List […]
Dorystaechas
Dorystaechas hastata Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth.
Red vented Bulbul on Arecaceae member
SYMBIOSIS : 768 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1) Attaching an image of a Red vented Bulbul on the fruits of a Palm Species.
Pecteilis species
Id from Kerala (?)
GKE 3 : 2 posts by 1 author. Attachments (1) ID please…. Pl. give details about the place, date, habitat etc. GKE 4 : 2 posts by 1 author. Identify please…. Pl. give details about the place, date, habitat etc.
61st Tree Appreciation Walk in MNP, Dharavi
61st Tree Appreciation Walk in MNP, Dharavi on 17th May,15 at 7.30 am : 1 post by 1 author. Its summer time…….Jamun, water melons, mangoes have replaced all the other pleasures of life. Aam ras, Aam panna, Kokam juice, Bael Sharbat, Lassi and Chas dominate our refrigerators. On the other hand summer heat is bringing […]
Coleus adenanthus
Coleus adenanthus (Dalzell & A.Gibson) A.J.Paton, PhytoKeys 129: 13 (2019). (Syn: Anisochilus adenanthus Dalzell & A.Gibson, Bombay Fl.: 206 (1861).; Anisochilus verticillatus Hook.f., Fl. Brit. India 4: 629 (1885).); S. India as per WCSP; Common name: Erect White Lavender Shrubs, 1-2 m high; stem grooved, villous. Leaves to 7 x 1.5 cm, oblong, obtuse, sessile, […]
51. Efloraofindia website updated upto 31st March’15
Efloraofindia website updated upto 31st March’15- more than 10,000 species : 1 post by 1 author. It’s heartening to reiterate that Efloraofindia is the largest google e-group/ forum in the world in this field & the largest nature related e-group (and the most constructive) in India with more than 2,22,000 messages so far & membership […]
Pictures that signify spring
Spring ABAPR01/31 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Today is the last day of April and I thought I will end the month with a set of pictures that signify spring. Hope you enjoy these. Most pictures are taken in the last 10 days or so. Ringed Argus on Berberis lycium Chocolate Pansy on Clematis montana […]
Brownea grandiceps
Brownea grandiceps Jacq. (syn: Brownea amplibracteata Pittier; Brownea araguensis Pittier; Brownea ariza Lindl. & Paxton; Hermesias grandiceps (Jacq.) Kuntze); Brownea grandiceps is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its common names include the rose of Venezuela and the scarlet flame bean. It originated in South America but is now widely grown as a […]
