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Poster: Sheshadri K. S.
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Date: Sep 16, 2007

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Dr.K.Muthunarayanan     wrote,
@16-09-2007 16:22:28
This is Gloriosa superba. Known as Kandhal in Tamil. Its roots have medicinal properties.

 
Sumedha Pohekar     wrote,
@16-09-2007 16:34:52
This is famous Glory Lily or Flame lily. Known as Agnishikha in India.

Scientific name is Gloriosa superba. Family: Liliaceae.
Origin: tropical Asia, Tropical Africa.

Meaning of Scientific name-
Gloriosa - glorious; Superba -superb.

 
Sheshadri K. S.     wrote,
@16-09-2007 17:09:43
thanks!
waht are the roots used for?..

 
Amit Gupte     wrote,
@17-09-2007 14:09:50
Good shot as well!


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