Monthly Archives: October 2015

A dragonfly is an insect. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, sometimes with colored patches, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are predators. Fossils of very large dragonfly ancestors in the Protodonata are … Continue reading →

Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) Striped tiger. This is one of the most common butterflies of India. It looks similar to the monarch butterfly of south America. It is orange Tawny in color with black stripes and white spots hence called … Continue reading →

Pachystachys lutea, is a perennial (lasting or existing for a long time) herb. It is massed in beds or maintained as a background plant.   It is also known by the common names Golden Candle plants or Lemon Lollipop Flowers and … Continue reading →

Evolvulus glomeratus is a shrub and is also known as Brazilian dwarf morning glory, Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes. It needs full sun and a well drained soil. Do not over water let the soil dry in between watering. Each … Continue reading →

Gomphocarpus physocarpus or balloonplant is a perennial herb and is also known as balloon cotton-bush, bishop’s balls, swan plant, Goose plant, Giant swan milkweed, Hairy balls, Family jewels and Oscar. It is a milkweed,  milkweed is named for its milky … Continue reading →