Introduction India is home to countless indigenous fruits, each with unique nutritional and medicinal value. Among these, Karonda (Carissa carandas) stands out as a small yet powerful berry that has been a part of traditional Indian medicine and cuisine for centuries. Commonly known as Christ’s Thorn or Bengal Currant, this drought-tolerant shrub thrives in tropical…
🌿 Introduction Among the many exquisite blooms of the sunflower family, Amberboa moschata (L.) DC., commonly known as the Sweet Sultan, stands out for its delicate beauty and delightful fragrance. Native to Southwest Asia, particularly the regions spanning Turkey to Northwestern Iran, this elegant annual or biennial plant has captivated gardeners for centuries. Apart from…
🌿 Introduction If you are searching for a low-maintenance flowering plant that adds elegance, resilience, and vibrant charm to your garden, look no further than Dimorphotheca pluvialis, popularly known as the Cape Rain-Daisy, White African Daisy, or Weather Prophet. Native to South Africa and Namibia, this graceful annual plant belongs to the Asteraceae family—the same…
Chenopodium giganteum D. Don, commonly known as Magenta Spreen, Purple Goosefoot, or Tree Spinach, is an impressive leafy annual vegetable that has long been valued for its nutritional and culinary potential. Native to the Himalayan region of India, including both the eastern and western ranges as well as Nepal, this plant thrives in cool mountainous…