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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Vernacular: अश्वगंधा (Ashwagandha), असगंध (Asgandh), बाजीगंधा (Bajigandha), Indian Ginseng, Winter Cherry

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Brahmi (Water Hyssop)

Bacopa monnieri

Vernacular: ब्राह्मी (Brahmi), जलनीम (Jalneem), Saraswati, Water Hyssop, Herb of Grace

Comprehensive botanical guide on Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri / Water Hyssop). Learn how to grow it at home, diagnostic ...

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Dahiman Plant

Cordia macleodii Hook. f. & Thomson

Vernacular: Dahiman, Dahipalas, Sitapatra, Dahiwan, Shikari, सीतापत्ता

Learn how to identify Dahiman (Cordia macleodii), including its leaves, bark, flowers, traditional uses, cultivatio...

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Haldu Tree

Haldina cordifolia

Vernacular: हलदू (Haldu), करम (Karam), Haridru (हरिद्रु), Dharakadamba

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Insulin Plant / Fiery Costus / Spiral Flag

Chamaecostus cuspidatus (syn. Costus igneus)

Vernacular: Insulin Plant (इंसुलिन पौधा), Kostam, Jarul, Keukand

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Kadamba Tree

Neolamarckia cadamba

Vernacular: कदम्ब (Kadam), Kadamba (कदम्बक), Burflower Tree, Laran, Haripriya

Complete botanical guide to Kadamba (Neolamarckia cadamba). Learn about its fragrant globe flowers, medicinal benef...

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Lasoda

Cordia dichotoma G. Forst.

Vernacular: Lasoda, Lasura Gunda Bhokar Indian Cherry, Glue Berry Shleshmataka

Discover Lasoda Plant (Cordia dichotoma / Gunda). Learn tree identification, fruit health benefits, pickle uses, se...

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Punarnava (Spreading Hogweed / Hogweed)

Boerhavia diffusa L.

Vernacular: पुनर्नवा (Punarnava), गदहपुरा (Gadahpura), रक्‍त पुनर्नवा, Shothaghni, Spreading Hogweed

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Vidarikand (Indian Kudzu)

Pueraria tuberosa

Vernacular: विदारीकंद (Vidarikand), भुई कोहड़ा (Bhuyi Kohada), विदारी (Vidari), Sural, Ghorbel, Indian Kudzu

Accurate botanical encyclopedia guide for Vidarikand (Pueraria tuberosa / Indian Kudzu). Explore diagnostic feature...

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