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Sageretia filiformis (Roth) G.Don- Khat-mithu (खट-मिट्ठू)
stara1982 April 9, 2025 Uncategorized
Family:  RhamnaceaeSynonyms:Rhamnus filiformis ,Sageretia blumei, Berchemia oppositifolia, Berchemia parviflora  , Rhamnus parviflora  , Rhamnus terminalis , Rhamnus trigyna  , Sageretia oppositifolia , Sageretia parviflora  , Sageretia trigyna  , Ziziphus oppositifolia , Rhus filiformis, Sageretia elegans .Common Name: Siru silaa, Khatpa ,Kherpa ,Khetpapda ,Kharpat ,Nirvisha ,Thread-leaf BuckthornLocal Name:   Khat-mithu (खट-मिट्ठू). Khat-mithu, is a resilient shrub or small tree of Western Himalayas, that can reach a height of 3–4 meters. It is commonly seen growing on
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Mucuna pruriens(L.) DC.- Dragal(द्रागल)
stara1982 April 1, 2025 Uncategorized
Family: FabaceaeSynonyms: Mucuna prurita, Dolichos pruriensCommon Name: Velvet bean, Cowitch, Cowhage, Kapikachu, Nescafe, Sea bean, Cowitch.Local Name: Draga (द्रागल), Khaj-khujali, Gajal bael. Dragal is an intriguing plant of Western Himalayas, known for its annual to short-lived perennial habit. It is with slender, wide-spreading vines.  Vine exhibits climbing, semi-woody stems found intertwining with other plants for support. Flourishing at altitudes up to 2100m, Dragal is a common sight
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