Re: [efloraofindia:40185] indentity of these mushrooms please?

Dear Tanay ji and Inderjeet Sethi ji, Many thanks for the identification. Regards Yazdy. On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:41 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Thanks for correcting me > Tanay > > On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Inderjeet Sethi > wrote: >> >> I think it is Xylaria hypoxylon, commonly known as ca

Re: [efloraofindia:40184] Re: Which Cordia?

Good information Satishji. Thanks for sharing. On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 10:42 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Thanks for the fact Satish ji, I was not aware of this feature !! > Tanay > > > On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 8:39 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > >> I have seen *Cordia macleodii* flowers at many places. >

Re: [efloraofindia:40183] indentity of these mushrooms please?

Thanks for correcting me Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Inderjeet Sethi wrote: > I think it is *Xylaria hypoxylon*, commonly known as candle snuff fungus > because of its characteristics black and white appearance like an > extinguished candle-wick. These is a perithecial fungus. This sp.

Re: [efloraofindia:40182] indentity of these mushrooms please?

I think it is *Xylaria hypoxylon*, commonly known as candle snuff fungus because of its characteristics black and white appearance like an extinguished candle-wick. These is a perithecial fungus. This sp. produce antler-shaped structures (0.03 - 0.05 cm dia) as can be seen in the pic but *X. polymo

Re: [efloraofindia:40181] 040710GS1 Euphorbia from Kashmir

Thanks Sir Ji happy to help you !! Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 9:45 AM, tanay bose wrote: > At Eflora of India the plant that has been identified as *Euphorbia > dracunculoides* doesn't convince me as the description and the > Illustration from Flora of China is quite different for this plant.

Re: [efloraofindia:40180] 040710GS1 Euphorbia from Kashmir

Corrigendum: Kindly read it as *Flowers of India* instead of *Eflora of India*. Sorry for the mistake. Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 9:45 AM, tanay bose wrote: > At Eflora of India the plant that has been identified as *Euphorbia > dracunculoides* doesn't convince me as the description an

Re: [efloraofindia:40179] 040710GS1 Euphorbia from Kashmir

Tanay, you are simply great!!! Thanks for identification -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun,

Re: [efloraofindia:40178] 040710GS1 Euphorbia from Kashmir

At Eflora of India the plant that has been identified as *Euphorbia dracunculoides* doesn't convince me as the description and the Illustration from Flora of China is quite different for this plant. *Description from Flora of China: * * * *Euphorbia dracunculoides* Lamarck, Encycl. 2: 428. 1788.

Re: [efloraofindia:40177] 040710GS1 Euphorbia from Kashmir

*Euphorbia lathyris* Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 457. 1753. Some times spelled as *Euphorbia lathyrus* L., orth. var. Herbs, annual, erect, up to 1(-1.5) m tall. Rootstock a simple taproot, slightly swollen in seedlings, up to more than 20 cm × 3-7 mm thick; lateral roots thin and branched. Stem sin

Re: [efloraofindia:40176] Pink Gladiolus

May be some kind of hybrid !! tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 8:57 AM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending picture of Gladiolus Shot at Chashmeshahi Gardens, Srinagar. > Kashmir on 11th June 2009. > It is a bulbous flower with various colors like white, pink, red, yellow > and orange. Use

Re: [efloraofindia:40175] Sweet Alyssum - Lobularia maritima

Dear Mani Ji, I hope the scientific name is *Lobularia maritima* (L.) Desv (syn. *Alyssum maritimum*) Regards Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending picture of Sweet Alyssum - Shot at Chashmeshahi Gardens, Srinagar. > Kashmir on 11th June 2009. > It is

Re: [efloraofindia:40174] Id of wild cucurbit from Arunachal Pradesh

It was just a bad guess from me !! Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 7:51 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Dear Tanay > The plant does not look like the few photographs of Gurania lobata > available on the web > > > http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/roxisteele/images/Bolivia

Re: [efloraofindia:40173] Bauhinia tomentosa

Thanks to Mani Ji & Sir Ji !! Tanay On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Tanay, black eye (rather dark brown) is characteristic. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, V

Re: [efloraofindia:40171] Id of Kashmir flower please

Dear Shri Gurcharanji and Shri Maniji: Thanks for the id and for explaining the protocol. I'll remember next time. regards, Alpa On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 6:49 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > First Euphorbia wallichii > Second Sambucus wightiana > > Alpa ji, in future please post different plants in

[efloraofindia:40169] Re: Into the heart of old, stately trees ...

Dear All, Thanks for sharing information on "How not do and how to do the eco- tourism". At many places, the natural intrinsic value of the place/ biological entity is harmed in the name of "Eco tourism". Should we have a system of "AUDIT" or evaluation of eco-tourism practiced in India? With bes

Re: [efloraofindia:40167] Id of wild cucurbit from Arunachal Pradesh

Dear Tanay The plant does not look like the few photographs of Gurania lobata available on the web http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/roxisteele/images/BoliviaPeru/PB281817.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/roxisteele/PicturesBoliviaPeru.htm&usg=__iSdYfWnX-VQ19fL

Re: [efloraofindia:40166] For Id 030710MN

I think we have mixed up the plants The first three from Kashmir are Sambucus wightiana. It is a herbaceous plant usually up to 1.2 m in height, and very common on mountain slopes. The plant uploaded by Nabha ji is a cultivated shrub and may be S. canadensis. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Asso

Re: [efloraofindia:40165] Bauhinia tomentosa

Yes Tanay, black eye (rather dark brown) is characteristic. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Su

Re: [efloraofindia:40164] Id of Kashmir flower please

First Euphorbia wallichii Second Sambucus wightiana Alpa ji, in future please post different plants in separate threads. More than one species in the same mail creats problems of documentation. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-1

Re: [efloraofindia:40163] Bauhinia tomentosa

Dear Tanayji, nice pictures. First time I am seeing this variety of Bauhinia. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:50 PM, tanay bose wrote: > *Bauhinia tomentosa > > Location Kolkata > > date : 03/07/2010 > > Tanay > * > -- > Tanay Bose > +91(033) 25550676 (Resi) > 9830439691(Mobile) > >

Re: [efloraofindia:40162] Id of Kashmir flower please

Alpha ji, It appears that both the plants are different. The first flower I think it is a wild hydrangea. Waiting for answers. REgards, Mani. On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 1:10 AM, Alpa Sheth wrote: > Hi: > > Seen at Khillinmarg as a wild shrub. ~ 1 m tall. > Yellowish-greenish flowers. On mountain

Re: [efloraofindia:40161] For Id 030710MN

Thanks Naliniji, for the information and wish you all the best in your jelly and syrup preparation. Regards, Mani. On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 1:32 AM, nabha meghani wrote: > Dear Mani ji, > *Sambucus* (*elder* or *elderberry*) is correct, perhaps javanica? German > name Holunder > http://en.wikip

Re: [efloraofindia:40156] Terminalia arjuna - leaves, flowers, fruits & cocoon of a moth

Hi Promila ji, Dr. Usha had seen it first (She stays in that area) and she wanted me to see it as both of us love insects as much as we love trees. Cheers, Shubhada "I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I

[efloraofindia:40155] Re: For ID. - 03Jul2010AR02

This would be P. humilis v pedunculata since the fruiting peduncle seems as long as leaves. Regds, Shrikant On Jul 3, 11:07 am, raghu ananth wrote: > For ID. - 03Jul2010AR02 > nix humilis var peduncula  > Height -12  feet, > Talakona. Andhra Pradesh, >   > 28/Mar/2010 >   > Regards > Raghu > >  DS

Re: [efloraofindia:40154] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

This is the best part of Sir Ji always pulling my leg .I was missing this !! Now I think I am getting back my powers Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:01 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Tanay > Just go on...providing such information. > What more does our group nee

Re: [efloraofindia:40153] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

Tanay Just go on...providing such information. What more does our group need from this brilliant chap (now don't say that you are not a brilliant chap). -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res

Re: [efloraofindia:40152] Which Solanum?

Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh ji, I will do that tomorrow. Regards Yazdy. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yazdy ji > Perhaps you will have to upload more photographs with well focussed close up > of parts. kindly also give dimensions of flower (length and diameter) and > matur

Re: [efloraofindia:40151] Which Solanum?

Yazdy ji Perhaps you will have to upload more photographs with well focussed close up of parts. kindly also give dimensions of flower (length and diameter) and mature fruits, as well as calyx. The plant is turning out to be interesting. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Kh

Re: [efloraofindia:40150] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

Singhji, Beautiful flower. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:27 PM, tanay bose wrote: > NOTHING LIKE THAT ONLY WAS TRYING TO PROVIDE > TANAY > > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:26 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > >> Great job Tanay >> You have already started building up eflora of India!! bravo!!

Re: [efloraofindia:40149] Re: Fwd: For Id 030710MN

Thanks Tabishji for the ID. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Tabish wrote: > Looks like American Elder (Sambucus canadensis), a plant widely > naturalized in India. > http://www.floridata.com/ref/s/samb_can.cfm > http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/American%20Elder.ht

Re: [efloraofindia:40148] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

NOTHING LIKE THAT ONLY WAS TRYING TO PROVIDE TANAY On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:26 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Great job Tanay > You have already started building up eflora of India!! bravo!!! > > > -- > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi

Re: [efloraofindia:40147] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

Great job Tanay You have already started building up eflora of India!! bravo!!! -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.i

Re: [efloraofindia:40146] Anthemis cotula from Kashmir

*Anthemis cotula*. *English Name*—WILD CAMOMILE. *French Name*—Camomile Puante. *German Name*—Stinkende Kamille. *Officinal Names*—Cotula, Camomila Spuria. *Authorities*—Linnaeus, Wildenow, Pursh, Lamark, Sch

Re: [efloraofindia:40145] Which Solanum?

Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh ji, The flowers are not white in this case. It is purple. It appears white in the pictures because , I was not used to the camera then and clicked it from very close quarter and exposed it to too much light. Besides, Solanum torvum is around 12 mm in diameter and the fruits

Re: [efloraofindia:40143] Sambucus wightiana from Kashmir

*Sambucus wightiana* Wall. ex Wight & Arn. in Prodr. Fl. Penins. Ind. Or. 1: 38. 1834. Wendelbo in Rech. f., Fl. Iran. 10:2. 1965; R.R. Stewart, Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pak. & Kashm. 695. 1972. *Vern.:* Gandala; Dwarf Elder. *Synonym: **Sambucus* *ebulus* auct. non Linn.: C.B. Clarke Shrubby he

[efloraofindia:40141] Re: Fwd: For Id 030710MN

Looks like American Elder (Sambucus canadensis), a plant widely naturalized in India. http://www.floridata.com/ref/s/samb_can.cfm http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/American%20Elder.html - Tabish On Jul 3, 8:18 pm, mani nair wrote: > -- Forwarded message -- > From: man

Re: [efloraofindia:40140] Cyclea peltata

Dear Swagat, Both these species of Cyclea would perhaps share the names in regional languages (my feeling). 'धाकटी पाडावळ *dhaakati paadavall* in Marathi is apt for *Cissampelos pareira* ... just as it is called as लघु पाठा *laghu patha* in Sanskrit Please refer earlier post http://groups.google.

Re: [efloraofindia:40138] DV - 27JUN10 - 1254 :: small, spherical off-white mushroom

Nalini ji, the mushroom was spherical ... it looked same all over. Regards. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:16 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear Nalini Ji , > I don't think this is *Lycoperdon perlatum* which has a spiny architecture > which not so well noted in Dinesh Ji's photos. > Regards > Tanay > >

Re: [efloraofindia:40136] Which Solanum?

Looking at the prickles, unequal leaf base, white flowers and smaller yellow berries turning orange the plant may turn out to be S. torvum, although delicate branches of first taken photographs created some confusion. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, Unive

Re: [efloraofindia:40135] Indian Tulip - Thespisia populnea

Nice pictures Raghu ji. This tree is also known as Umbrella tree as from a distance it looks like an open umbrella. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 7:12 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > A nice complete set of Pics Raghu ji. Tanay ji the flower changes colour > into the reddish one shown with

Re: [efloraofindia:40134] indentity of these mushrooms please?

*Xylaria polymorpha*,i hpe !! Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > You have been sent 2 pictures. > > > DSCN3076.JPG > DSCN3077.JPG > > These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. > Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ > > -- > You received this message becaus

Re: [efloraofindia:40133] Id of wild cucurbit from Arunachal Pradesh

Is this plant *Gurania lobata* ? Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > Dear all, > A wild cucurbit for identification pl. > > Date/Time- July, 2009 > > Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Khari, East Kamneg district, Arunachal > Pradesh > > Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wil

Re: [efloraofindia:40132] Terminalia arjuna - leaves, flowers, fruits & cocoon of a moth

Though Delhi hosts plenty of T. arjuna. On Janpath they stand both the sides of road as avenue tree. But it is difficult to locate any insect life at the crown because they are tall trees. I admire you Shubhada ji, to locate, identify and take a picture of the crysalis. Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 201

Re: [efloraofindia:40131] Species Id: 02-07-2010-DKV 1

In JNU campus I think it is used as avenue tree. I do not know if the trees are still there. I visited the campus 12 years back. Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi Mr.Kumar, >Nice photographs of Syzygium alternans locally called Pan Jhambul / > Bhedas. The fruit

Re: [efloraofindia:40130] Indian Tulip - Thespisia populnea

A nice complete set of Pics Raghu ji. Tanay ji the flower changes colour into the reddish one shown within few hours ! regards, Rashida. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:27 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Nice catch and seems you got hold of both colored flowers !! > tanay > > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Re: [efloraofindia:40129] Terminalia arjuna - leaves, flowers, fruits & cocoon of a moth

Thai was splendid surprise for me to see the Tusar silk moth cacoon... I have never seen it Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 7:02 PM, shubhada nikharge < shubhada_nikha...@yahoo.co.in> wrote: > Hi, > Dr. Usha and I saw Terminalia arjuna tree in Charkop, Mumbai in the month > of June 2010. > Marathi n

Re: [efloraofindia:40127] Nephelium ramboutan-ake from Arunachal Pradesh

Is it Rambootan. Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:14 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Nice to see this fruit agin people eat this fruits i too had it taste is > similar to litchi > tanay > > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < > ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear all, >> >> Pl

Re: [efloraofindia:40126] Into the heart of old, stately trees ...

these inpvation are killing our trees. and destroying the environment Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:28 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Nice innovation to get a bird's eye view. > Tanay > > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > >> The canopy walk at Talakona, a fast developing com

Re: [efloraofindia:40125] Into the heart of old, stately trees ...

Nice innovation to get a bird's eye view. Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > The canopy walk at Talakona, a fast developing community based eco tourism > is considered as the 2nd largest in Asia. (240 meters long, 80 feet high). > However, > what is distressing is that

Re: [efloraofindia:40124] Indian Tulip - Thespisia populnea

Nice catch and seems you got hold of both colored flowers !! tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:15 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > One of the common village trees with beautiful flowers > > Indian Tulip, > Thespisia populnea > (Thespisia - A small genus of tropical trees including the portia tree) > Fa

Re: [efloraofindia:40123] Sapotaceae sp. for ID?-030710-PKA1

*Chrysophyllum for sure !! Chrysophyllum oliviforme* is the call from me *Tanay * On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Dear Friends, > Came across this tree (Looks like Cultivated one) in Mumbai. ID pl.. > > Looks like some sp. of *Chrysophyllum*?? > Family: Sapotaceae?? > Date

Re: [efloraofindia:40122] Calotropis gigantea

Lovely Satish ji initially it looked like a bird to me !! Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Attaching my pictures of the same. > Seeds with cotton threads attached stacked but exposed and ready for wind > dispersal. > Dr Phadke > > On 29 June 2010 22:36, Prashant awale

Re: [efloraofindia:40121] Nephelium ramboutan-ake from Arunachal Pradesh

Nice to see this fruit agin people eat this fruits i too had it taste is similar to litchi tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Pl find a few images of Nephelium ramboutan-ake (Sapindaceae) from > Arunachal Pradesh. > > Date/

Re: [efloraofindia:40120] For ID. - 03Jul2010AR02

Phoenix sp for sure !! Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Joshi Pankaj wrote: > Please check with ...Phoenix sp., a member of Arecaceae. > > > *** > Pankaj N. Joshi, Ph.D > Jr. Scientist > Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) > Post Box # 83

Re: [efloraofindia:40116] climber with saw like tooth along the stem.

I had earlier posted same climber from Mahabaleshwar a hill station in Maharashtra. Dr Phadke On 2 July 2010 17:00, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Dear Friends, > Could someone help me in identifying this climber please? The stem is > square in crossection and is sharp like a saw. > Regards > Yazdy Palia.

Re: [efloraofindia:40114] Which Solanum?

Yazdi ji Are you sure this plant is the same uploaded above. The flowers are clearly of Solanum but I see some prickles in it. Kindly observe prickles on the plants (preferably the first four photographs). The four photographs don't show any prickles. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate P

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:40110] Tree for id 070610MK3

M also agree with..this is not a Z.oenoplia, no armed?   *** Pankaj N. Joshi, Ph.D Jr. Scientist Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) Post Box # 83, Opp. Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj- Kachchh Gujarat: 370 001 (India) Phone: +91 2832 23502

Re: [efloraofindia:40108] Cyclea peltata

Dear all, *'Cyclea burmanni' *is called *'Thorali Paadavall' 'थोरली पाडावळ' *in Marathi. and... *'Cyclea peltata' *is called *'Dhaakati Paadavall' 'धाकटी पाडावळ' *in Marathi. Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 / 9422317979 ---* * 2010

Re: [efloraofindia:40107] For ID. - 03Jul2010AR02

Please check with ...Phoenix sp., a member of Arecaceae.  *** Pankaj N. Joshi, Ph.D Jr. Scientist Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) Post Box # 83, Opp. Changleshwar Temple, Mundra Road, Bhuj- Kachchh Gujarat: 370 001 (India) Phone: +91 2832 235