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  • Green Delights: The Lesser Known Edible Wild Plants of India(00+ plants)

    Green Delights: The Lesser Known Edible Wild Plants of India(00+ plants)

    The significance of wild and foraged edible greens, found in India, is discussed in the content. The nutritional benefits, environmental importance, and cultural heritage of…

  • Betel Leaf

    Betel Leaf

    As I start on the leafy tales of betel, I find myself scribbling about a plant that seemed as mundane as a garden plant. I…

  • Sesbania grandiflora – Agathi cheera

    Sesbania grandiflora – Agathi cheera

    Botanical Name: Sesbania grandiflora    Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)Common name: Agati • Hindi: गाछ मूंगा Gaach-munga, Hathya, अगस्ति Agasti • Manipuri: Hawaiman • Marathi: शेवरी Shevari, हतगा Hatga • Tamil: Sevvagatti, Muni • Malayalam: Akatti…

  • A book launch @ Anemane Farm

    A book launch @ Anemane Farm

    Today was a truly wonderful experience as I witnessed the launch of a captivating book amidst the serenity of Anemane. Nestled at the base of…

  • Botanical Wonders Unveiled : Medicinal Plant Walk

    Botanical Wonders Unveiled : Medicinal Plant Walk

    A glimpse of Medicinal Plant Walk conducted by TDU. Along with some other students & enthusiasts who shares similar interest in plants, I set off…

  • Angola Tree

    Last week, during my morning walk, I stumbled upon a tree with white flowers that were buzzing with bees. After some investigation, I discovered that…

  • Which is the real Brahmi?

    Which is the real Brahmi?

    The debate over which plant is the true Brahmi centers on Centella asiatica, Bacopa monnieri, and Hydrocotyle varieties, each with distinct properties and usages in…

  • Hibiscus Flower Stir Fry Recipe

    Hibiscus Flower Stir Fry Recipe

    In my previous posts, I have mentioned about my Amma making some unique dishes. So thought of sharing one of them today. She calls it…

  • Cnidoscolus aconitifolius- Chayamansa/Mayan Spinach

    Cnidoscolus aconitifolius- Chayamansa/Mayan Spinach

    Botanical Name: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Family: Euphorbiaceae (Castor family)Common name from Flowersofindia: Tree Spinach, Tread Softly, Cabbage Star, ChayaEtymology: Cnidoscolus : This genus name is derived from two…

  • Taro leaves

    Taro leaves

    Finally, I cooked ‘pathrodo’ all by myself for first time after years of hesitance, lazyness, scaredness & all those kinds of related feelings! When some…