Scientific Name :  Acanthospermum hispidum Family :  Asteraceae Common Name : Bristly starbur, Goat’s head, Hispid starburr, Starbur. जंगली जीरा Description: An annual herb with hairy stems and leaves. Supposed to have medicinal uses. Normally it grows in monsoon. Native to Central and South America. Propagation : Seeds Longevity...

Scientific Name : Euphorbia cyathophora Family : Euphorbiaceae Common Name : Wild poinsettia, Painted leaf poinsettia Description: An uncultivated herb, native to America. Topmost leaves (bracts) are blotched red. Can be invasive. Flowers are insignificant. Propagation : Seeds Longevity...

Scientific Name : Pisonia alba Family : Nyctaginaceae Common Name : Pisonia, Lettuce tree Description: A very tall tree with brittle branches. Can be maintained to desired size and shape by regular trimming. Coastal winds resistant. Flowering is not very common. Propagation : Stem cuttings Longevity...

Scientific Name : Meyna laxiflora Family : Rubiaceae Common Name : Muyna, Pundrika, आळू, आटू, Description: Syn: Vangueria spinosa. A small or medium size tree with glossy leaves. It is armed with sharp spines. Though the fruits are edible, they are not very tasty; only to be eaten at full maturity. Native to India. Propagation : Seeds Longevity...

Scientific Name : Stellaria media Family : Caryophyllaceae Common Name : Common Chickweed Description: A short lived perennial which is used as a leafy vegetable and for feeding poultry birds. Consumed in large quantity can prove toxic. Propagation : Seeds Longevity : Short lived...

Scientific Name : Oldenlandia corymbosa Family : Rubiaceae Common Name : Diamond flower, पित्तपापडा, पर्पटक: Description: It is an annual plant which grows by spreading on ground and can develop aerial roots at the nodes. The plant has medicinal properties. Propagation : Seeds Longevity...